Pink Caravan Ride: Dubai’s RTA warns of delays on key streets

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned motorists of delays on key roads as the annual Pink Caravan Ride begins its campaign in the Emirate.

In a series of tweets, the authority said the Pink Caravan Ride will be divided into three stages.

Stage 1 will be from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, and will affect traffic flow on Al Sukook Street, Al Boursa Street, Al Mustaqbal Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd and Al Yamamah Street.

Stage 2 will be between 11:15 am and 1:00 pm, with expected traffic delays on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street and The Walk at JBR.

Stage 3 will be from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will affect Al Multaqa 1 Street, Al Enjaaz Street, Happiness Street and Al Madina Street.

The authority added that street closures will be near The City Walk (Al Multaqa Street, Al Enjaaz Street, Happiness Street, and Al Madina Street).

Motorists have been urged to plan ahead to avoid delays.

#ExpectedDelay coinciding with The Pink Caravan Ride held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in #Dubai & will be divided into 3 stages:
Stage 1: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Affected roads: Al Sukook St., Al Boursa St., Al Mustaqbal St., Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, & Al Yamamah St.

— RTA (@rta_dubai) February 4, 2023

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