Public Security: Traffic closures coinciding with the Ayla cycling and running race
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The Public Security Directorate announced traffic closures along the route of the Ayla (AYLA DEAD2RED) cycling and running race, organized by Generations For Peace under the supervision of the Jordan Cycling Federation, on Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23, 2026, to ensure public safety and regulate traffic flow during the race events.
The race starts from the Arab Potash Company square in the Ghor Al-Safi area, passing through the areas of Ghor Fifa, Greigra, Al-Risha, Rahma, Qatar, Bir Mathkur, and Wadi Araba, reaching the northern entrance of Aqaba city, then the Aqaba Commission intersection and the Al-Farooq Street intersection, and ending at the entrance to the Ayla resort, covering a distance of approximately 200 kilometers, with the participation of contestants of multiple nationalities and both genders.
The Directorate indicated that the traffic closures will be as follows:
1. Partial closure of the race route: In both directions, from the Arab Potash Company square in Ghor Al-Safi to the Ayla resort in Aqaba, starting from 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 22.
2. Full closure of the race route: In both directions, starting from 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 22.
3. Reopening of the road: Gradually starting from 8:00 AM on Friday, October 23, according to the progress of the race and the conclusion of its events on the route.
The Public Security Directorate confirmed the readiness of its traffic and field personnel to secure the race route, escort the participants, and take the necessary measures to ensure their safety and the smooth flow of traffic, calling on citizens and drivers to adhere to the instructions and guidance of Public Security personnel, cooperate with them, and use alternative routes when necessary, in order to maintain public safety and facilitate the holding of this sporting event.
