Warning of delays caused by UAE World Tour as cyclists take to the roads

Diversions will be in place from 12pm until 4.30pm on Friday

UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar celebrates winning Stage Four of the UAE Tour, from Fujairah Fort to Jebel Jais, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The victory took the Slovenian to the top in the General Classification as he seeks to defend his title. AP

UAE Team Emirates' rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning Stage Four of the UAE Tour. AFP

The pack heads into the mountains of Stage Four of the UAE Tour. AP

Competitors on Stage Four of the UAE Tour. AFP

The peloton heads towards Jebel Jais. AFP

The peloton during Stage Four of the UAE Tour. AFP

The peloton passes a flock of goats during Stage Four. AFP

Riders during Stage Four of the UAE Tour, from Fujairah Fort to Jebel Jais. AFP

The peloton sets off from Fujairah Fort at the start of Stage Four. AFP

Motorists have been warned of delays on Friday due to the UAE World Tour Expo 2020 Dubai stage.

Diversions will be in place in the emirate on February 25 from 12pm until 4.30pm.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shared a notice warning of the delays on its social media pages.

“(There are) Expected delays on the routes of UAE World Tour Expo 2020 Dubai Stage on Friday February 25, 2022, from 12 PM until 4:30 PM,” read a tweet from the RTA.

“Please use the alternative roads to easily reach your destination.”

Friday’s leg of the race will start and finish at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

“On February 25, Expo 2020 Dubai will become the focal point of the cycling world as the sixth stage of the 2022 UAE Tour – the one and only UCI WorldTour race in the Middle East – starts and finishes at the Expo," said Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council Saeed Hareb previously.