Road closures in Dubai, RTA urges public to take alternate routes
Web Report/Dubai Filed on March 12, 2021
Participants get ready for the Ironman Triathlon Championship in Dubai on Friday morning. Photo by Anjana Sankar
Major roads partially closed for Ironman Triathlon Championship till afternoon
As Dubai is hosting the Ironman 70.3 2021 Triathlon Championship on Friday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reminded the public about a number of road closures till 1.50pm today.
The authority urged motorists to use alternate routes as Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqueim Street and Al Qudra Road will be partially closed.
Motorists can take Al Wasl Road, Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, Al Meydan Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road or Lehbab Road for their journey.
iStock [illustration] As Dubai hosts Ironman 70.3 2021 Triathlon Championship on Friday, a number of roads will be temporarily closed.
Taking to their official Twitter handle, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has mapped out alternate routes for motorists as Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqueim Street and Al Qudra Road will be temporarily closed.
Drivers can take Al Wasl Road, Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, Al Meydan Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road or Lehbab Road to avoid delays.
The rolling road closures will remain in place until 1:50 pm.
To commute easily during the IRONMAN 70.3 2021 Triathlon Championship on Friday, March 12th, follow #RTA s guidelines and use alternative routes to reach your destination. pic.twitter.com/qm7hhLr15b RTA (@rta dubai) March 11, 2021