The event will mark the first time the prestigious cycling competition is held in Africa.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the government announced that temporary road closures will be in effect along designated race routes during specific hours. Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and use clearly marked alternative routes.
All schools within Kigali City will close for the duration of the championships, with the Ministry of Education coordinating with administrators and parents to ensure a smooth transition.
Additionally, the government has encouraged public servants to work remotely, except for those providing essential services. Private institutions are also urged to adopt virtual work arrangements where feasible.
"Private institutions capable of remote work are strongly encouraged to adopt virtual working arrangements during the championship," the notice reads in part.
Citizens and visitors have also been invited to experience the event, with Fan Zones set up across Kigali for close-up views of the competition.
"Alternative and detour routes will be clearly marked and communicated in advance, in coordination with traffic authorities, to minimize disruptions caused by road closures," the notice adds.
The UCI Road World Championships is an annual international road cycling competition, bringing together national teams from around the world under the organisation of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
The event is expected to attract numerous participants from across the globe, along with visitors who will come for both the event and tourism activities.
First held in 1921 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the most recent edition of the championship took place in Zürich, Switzerland, in 2024.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
