Heavy congestion and accidents cause delays on major UAE commuter routes.
Motorists faced significant delays across key Dubai and Sharjah roads during Tuesday morning rush hour, as heavy traffic, bumper-to-bumper congestion and several accidents slowed down journeys.
As part of its daily road safety advisory, Dubai Police urged motorists to check their vehicles before setting out on long journeys, especially during the summer months, to avoid heat-related breakdowns.
In a post on X, the force reminded drivers to ensure their vehicles are in proper condition before travelling, as part of ongoing efforts to promote safer roads and reduce preventable incidents.
Accidents add to morning delays
Several minor accidents during the morning rush hour further worsened congestion on major roads, slowing traffic flow and adding to delays for commuters.
Traffic incidents reported
Several traffic incidents were reported during the morning commute, contributing to delays in multiple areas, including:
- Al Raffa, Dubai
- E11 Al Khan, Sharjah
- D68 Ras Al Khor, Dubai
- Jebel Ali First, Dubai
- D59 Al Thanyah Fifth – Jumeirah Heights area, Dubai
Major congestion areas
Heavy traffic was reported on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), with delays affecting motorists travelling from Al Twar 3 towards Dubai International Airport.
Bumper-to-bumper congestion was also seen on E66 Oud Maitha Road, while traffic slowed along the route from Al Awir towards Al Khawaneej Second.
On the busy Dubai-Sharjah corridor, severe delays affected E11 (Al Ittihad Road), with traffic building up beyond Sahara Centre, Al Nahda, Hor Al Anz and Al Twar junctions.
More congestion reported across Dubai and Sharjah
Drivers also faced heavy traffic on E311 near Sharjah Industrial Area and Muwaileh, with slow-moving traffic reported around Safari Mall Sharjah and Muwaileh Bus Terminal.
Dubai traffic hotspots
Heavy congestion was reported on several key routes, including:
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road near Industrial Area 13, Sharjah
- Al Barsha and First Al Khail Street
- Al Quoz Industrial Area and Al Waha Street
- D88 around Al Karama, Al Muraqqabat and Deira
- Business Bay
- Al Hudaiba
- Kuwait Street and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road in Mankhool
- Al Maktoum Road, Al Rigga
- D88 Al Jafiliya
- Trade Centre Second
- Burj Khalifa Street
- Al Wasl Road
- Za’abeel Second
Moderate delays were also reported around Al Qusais Industrial Area, including the Al Nahda Street/D64 interchange and Damascus Street/D97 near Madina Mall.
Motorists were advised to allow additional travel time, consider alternative routes where possible and check live traffic updates before starting their journeys.
