RTA has set temporary road restrictions as part of the event, which is set for the morning of November 10, to guarantee ride safety and flawless operation. Parts of important city highways will be closed, hence public awareness of the changes is urged.

On Sunday, certain areas of Sheikh Zayed Road, Lower Financial Centre Road, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard will be closed from 3:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The restrictions affect portion of Lower Financial Centre Road from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road and the segment of Sheikh Zayed Road between the Trade Centre Roundabout and the second bridge. Furthermore closed simultaneously will be one-way access from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.

The RTA has advised commuters to take other routes such Al Mustaqbal Road, Al Wasl Road, and Al Khail Road, which will remain available for traffic in view of these restrictions. These other routes will give vehicles choices to avoid the closed areas and keep on their travels with least disturbance.

Part of the city's initiatives to encourage cycling and healthy living, the Dubai Ride event—which is expected to draw many participants—is In accordance with Dubai's ambition of creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly city, it is one of several projects aiming at motivating inhabitants to use more active forms of transportation. Early in the morning, the event will take place with road closures planned to last several hours in order to guarantee rider safety and event running seamless.

The RTA has also announced longer running hours for the Dubai Metro to help further assist the event. The Red Line and Green Line of the Dubai Metro will run from 3 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, therefore offering customers longer service times. The longer timings will enable commuters and attendees to access the Metro both before and after the event, therefore guaranteeing the availability of public transit choices all day.

While assuring the safety and success of the Dubai Ride event, the RTA seeks to make transportation more efficient for residents and guests by means of the extended Metro service and temporary road closures. Drivers and metro passengers are advised to adjust their paths and keep aware of any more RTA updates or adjustments.

The RTA's announcement of road closures and extended Metro hours captures the city's continuous initiatives to support cycling, healthy living, and environmentally friendly transportation. It also emphasizes the need of making ahead plans for Sunday, November 10, to prevent delays and disturbances brought about by the Dubai Ride event.

UAE Traffic: RTA to Close Roads for Dubai Ride on November 10

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