Traffic restrictions announced for Tour of Oman 2025
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) Directorate of Relations and Security Information has announced partial traffic closures on Friday, February 7, 2025, to facilitate the Muscat Classic stage of the Tour of Oman 2025.
According to the ROP, the race will begin at 10:30 AM from Al Mouj Muscat, covering a detailed route that includes:
Seeb Corniche Road
Al Mabela Bridge
Al Nuzha Roundabout
Muscat Expressway
Rusayl-Nizwa Road
Al Ansab, Ghala Village, Al Amerat, and Al Mahaj Junction
Wadi Adai, Al Hamriyah, and Qantab
Al Bustan Roundabout, Al Wadi Al Kabir, Sheraton Hotel, and Ruwi Roundabout
The race will conclude in front of the Council of Oman.
The ROP has prohibited parking on both sides of roads along the race route and has advised motorists to plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
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