Police unveil alternative crossing points during World Championships

Rwanda National Police on Wednesday announced 31 crossing points for pedestrians to facilitate daily activities in Kigali during the 2025 UCI Road World Championships scheduled for September 21-28. The crossing points announced aim to ensure that the event does not disrupt normal life in the city. “This Championship is not coming to paralyze life in Kigali because there are alternative routes that will be used,” Police Spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga told The New Times. ALSO READ: Police announce road closures, alternative routes in Kigali ahead of UCI World Championships Routes designated for the race will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and reopened after the competitions conclude. And, with only days to go, police announced alternative crossing points which include routes across Gishushu–Nyarutarama–Kacyiru, Nyabugogo–Kimisagara–Nyamirambo, KCC–Kimihurura, and KCC–Gisimenti. KCC – Kimihurura 1.Road between Kigali Heights and University of Kigali (KG7/KN5) 2.Netherlands Embassy (KN5/KG692) 3.KABC at Ubumwe House (KG5/KN5) 4.Kabindi traffic lights (KN5/KG2/KG4) 5.Stairs access to Don Bosco 6.Kimicanga (KN5/KG3) 7.Mediheal junction (KN14/KG666) 8.Ikunde Fitness (KN14/KG623/KG668) 9.Don Bosco School (KN14/KG672) 10.Cimerwa Office–Kimihurura (KN14/KG676/KG625) ALSO READ: Riders test Kigali routes ahead of UCI Road World Championships KCC – Gisimenti 11. Gisimenti roundabout (KN5/KG1/KG11) 12. KCC roundabout 13. Inzovu Mall (at bus stop) Gishushu – Nyarutarama – Kacyiru 14.Gishushu Junction (KN5/KG6/KG9) SP Petrol Station Highland Hotel (KG9/KG270) 17. Save the Children (KG9/KG274) 18. MTN Center (KG9/KG276) 19. Junction Nyarutarama–Kibagabaga (KG9/KG519/KG278) 20. Rose Garden Apartments 21. Sawa City – Kabuga ka Nyarutarama (KG9/KG13) 22. Woodland – Kabuga ka Nyarutarama (KG9/KG14/KG15) 23. Kigali Golf (KG13/KG537) 24. MINAGRI (KG548/KG571) 25. St. Dominique Kacyiru (KG548/KG567/KG563) Nyabugogo – Kimisagara – Nyamirambo 26. Mutangana (KN5/KN8) 27. Nyabugogo traffic lights (KN1/KN20/KG3) 28. Mont Kigali 29. Kabusunzu (KN20/KN210) 30. Kabusunzu (KN20/KN197) 31. Biryogo (KN119/KN111) The Police emphasized that officers, supported by youth volunteers, will be stationed along the roads to guide passengers and ensure smooth traffic flow during the championship.

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Police unveil alternative crossing points during World Championships