Dubai's road toll operator is to increase its peak-hour morning charges on Sunday as thousands gear up for a major cycling event taking over Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Salik Company said on Friday that revised fees would come into effect for the annual Dubai Ride, under a variable pricing strategy activated for major events and public holidays.
Motorists will pay Dh6 when passing through the city's toll gates between 6am and 10am, up from the usual Dh4 charge.
The typical Dh4 fee will be reinstated from 10am until 1am the following day, with charges waived between 1am to 6am on Monday as normal.
Drivers typically pay Dh4 from 6am to 1am on Sundays, with no charges outside of those hours.
Salik previously increased Sunday toll charges under the same dynamic charging plan in June.
Salik said on social media that toll rates were to be updated on Sunday as part of "ongoing efforts to support smooth traffic flow during major community events in Dubai and to further enhance the smart mobility experience for all road use".
Salik revised its road tolls in January, increasing charges from a Dh4 flat fee to Dh6 during busy periods.
Two new Salik gates in Dubai – at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and at Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road – were activated in November last year, which took the number of toll gates in the emirate to 10.
Roads close for big race
The Dubai Ride is the biggest community cycling event in the city, and one of the leading events of Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The free-to-attend race will see a huge convoy of riders converge on the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning. It is open to cyclists of all ages and fitness levels.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced its traffic management plan for the event.
The following road closures will be implemented from 3am until 10am on Sunday to allow for cyclists to navigate the route.
- Part of Sheikh Zayed Road between the Trade Centre roundabout and Al Hadiq Road bridge
- Lower Financial Centre Street between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
- The one-way direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
The RTA shared a list of alternative routes for drivers hitting the roads on Sunday, in an advisory notice on social media.
Dubai Ride registered a record 37,130 people last year, and organisers are anticipating higher participation this year.
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