In a public notice issued Friday, August 16, the police announced that the road will be used by racing cyclists from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on both days and urged motorists and other road users to bear with the traffic disruption.
Road users have also been urged to cooperate with traffic police officers who will be on-site to direct traffic flow.
'We would like to inform the public that due to the "2024 National Championship" scheduled from 17 to 18 August 2024, the road: Batsinda - Nyacyonga - Marenge back to Batsinda will be temporarily used by racing cyclists from 0900hrs to 1100hrs,' the notice read in part.
'We urge road users to bear with these changes.'
The two-day cycling competition is organised by the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY).
The annual competition was initially scheduled for June 22 and 23 before FERWACY changed the dates.
Several top local cyclists are expected to participate in the race. In last year's edition, Patrick Byukusenge of Benediction Club and Diane Ingabire were crowned winners in the men's and women's categories, respectively.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/police-issue-traffic-advisory-ahead-of-kigali-cycling-championship
