With over 1,000 riders, eight days of racing, and thousands of visitors expected, the Rwanda National Police has issued a detailed plan of road closures and alternative routes to help residents and motorists navigate the city.
Day 1 â€" Sunday, 21 September (9:00 AM â€" 5:15 PM)
The main race route will run from BK Arena through Kimironko (Simba Supermarket), Rwahama, Chez Lando, Prince House, Sonatube, Nyanza, Gahanga (Master Steel), back to Sonatube, Rwandex, Kanogo, Main Roundabout, back to Kanogo, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries (Kwa Mignone), Ombudsman and KCC.
Alternative routes include:
* Nyamata â€" Mugendo â€" Nunga â€" Rebero â€" Gikondo â€" Rugunga â€" Biryogo â€" Downtown
* Kuri 12 â€" Kigali Parents â€" Kibagabaga â€" Kagugu â€" Utexrwa â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Centre
* Kuri 12 â€" Giporoso â€" Kabeza â€" Niboye â€" Kicukiro Centre â€" Gatenga â€" Gikondo â€" Rugunga â€" CHUK â€" Downtown
Truck traffic will be diverted through the Special Economic Zone, Birembo, Kinyinya, Gasanze, Nyacyonga, Gatsata, Nyabugogo and Giticyoni.
Day 2 â€" Monday, 22 September (9:30 AM â€" 4:45 PM)
The route will start at BK Arena and pass through Kimironko (Simba supermarket), Rwahama, Chez Lando, Prince house, Sonatube, Nyanza, Gahanga Market, back to Sonatube, then to Rwandex, Kanogo, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman, and KCC.
Alternative routes remain the same as Day 1. Truck diversions will be through the Free Zone, Birembo, Kinyinya, Gasanze, Nyacyonga, Gatsata, and Nyabugogo.
Day 3 â€" Tuesday, 23 September (9:45 AM â€" 4:45 PM)
The route will cover BK Arena, Kimironko (Simba supermarket), Rwahama, Chez Lando, Prince house, Sonatube, Nyanza and back to Sonatube, Rwandex, Kanogo, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries (Kwa Mignone), Ombudsman and KCC.
Motorists can use Nyamata â€" Nyanza â€" Rebero â€" Gikondo â€" Rugunga â€" Biryogo â€" Downtown; or Kuri 12 â€" Kigali Parents â€" Kimironko Junction- Kimironko P/station â€" Nyabisindu â€" Gasabo District HQs â€" Former RDB â€" Gishushu â€" Golf â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" Downtown.
A third option runs from Kuri 12 through Giporoso, Kabeza, Niboye, Kicukiro Centre, Gatenga, Gikondo and Rugunga to CHUK â€" Downtown.
Trucks will follow the Special Economic Zone â€" Birembo â€" Kinyinya â€" Gasanze â€" Nyacyonga â€" Gatsata â€" Nyabugogo â€" Giticyoni route.
Day 4 â€" Wednesday, 24 September (8:00 AM â€" 5:15 PM)
The race will start from KCC and pass through Gishushu, Chez Lando, Prince House, Sonatube, Nyanza, back to Sonatube, Rwandex, Kanogo, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman and KCC. An additional circuit will include KCC - Gishushu - MTN, Mu kabuga ka Nyarutarama, the Golf area, SOS, MINAGRI, Ninzi, KABC, RIB, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman, and KCC.
Alternative routes include:
* Nyamata â€" Nyanza â€" Rebero â€" Gikondo â€" Rugunga â€" Biryogo â€" Utexrwa â€" Downtown
* Kuri 12 â€" Kigali Parents â€" Kimironko- Kibagabaga(Ku mavaze) â€" Kagugu â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Center
* Kuri 12 â€" Giporoso â€" Kabeza â€" Niboye â€" Kicukiro Centre â€" Gatenga â€" Gikondo â€" Rugunga â€" CHUK â€" Downtown.
Day 5 â€" Thursday, 25 September (12:00 PM â€" 4:45 PM)
The route will extend from KCC through Gishushu, MTN, Mu kabuga ka Nyarutarama, Golf Circuit, SOS, MINAGRI, Ninzi, KABC, RIB, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman and back to KCC.
Motorists can divert via Giporoso â€" Prince House â€" Sonatube â€" Kanogo â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Centre or via Giporoso â€" Chez Lando â€" Kimironko â€" Kibagabaga â€" Kagugu â€" Utexrwa â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Centre.
Day 6 â€" Friday, 26 September (7:00 AM â€" 4:45 PM)
The race will follow the same course as Day 5, from KCC through Gishushu, MTN, Mu kabuga ka Nyarutarama, Golf Circuit, SOS, MINAGRI, Ninzi, KABC, RIB, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman, and KCC.
Alternative roads remain Giporoso â€" Prince House â€" Sonatube â€" Kanogo â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Centre, or Giporoso â€" Chez Lando â€" Kimironko â€" Kibagabaga â€" Kagugu â€" Utexrwa â€" Kinamba â€" Yamaha â€" City Centre.
Day 7 â€" Saturday, 27 September (7:20 AM â€" 5:00 PM)
Cyclists will follow the same route as the previous day, and motorists can continue using the same alternative roads.
Day 8 â€" Sunday, 28 September (8:30 AM â€" 5:30 PM)
The final day will feature the most extensive course, starting from KCC to Gishushu, MTN, Mu kabuga ka Nyarutarama, Golf Circuit, SOS, MINAGRI, Ninzi, KABC, RIB, Sopetrade, Main Round about, Nyabugogo, Ruliba, Nervege, Kigali Pele Stadium, Tapi Rouge, Kimisagara, kwa Mutwe, ONATRACOM, Gitega, Main Round about, Sopetrade, Mediheal, Women Foundation Ministries, Ombudsman and back to KCC.
Alternative routes include:
* Ruliba â€" Mwendo â€" Rugendabari â€" Miduha Center â€" RP â€" Kanogo
* Giporoso â€" Prince House â€" Sonatube â€" Kanogo â€" Kinamba â€" Nyabugogo
* Giporoso â€" Chez Lando â€" Kimironko â€" Kibagabaga â€" Kagugu â€" Utexrwa â€" Kinamba â€" Nyabugogo
Light vehicles may also use Mukoto â€" Murambi â€" Masoro â€" Nyacyonga.
The Rwanda National Police has urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance and familiarise themselves with alternative routes to avoid delays. Officers will be on duty across the city to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety throughout the championships.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/sports/article/uci-2025-kigali-road-closures-and-alternative-routes
