Dubai Police urge motorists to drive safely as congestion builds on major routes.
Motorists travelling across Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy, bumper-to-bumper traffic on several major roads on Monday morning, with minor crashes and other incidents reported along key routes, including E311, E611 and D67, as well as roads in Sharjah.
The incidents, combined with heavy congestion along major routes connecting Dubai and Sharjah, are adding to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
Dubai Police issue safety reminder
Dubai Police have urged motorists to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, particularly in heavy traffic.
Police reminded drivers that leaving sufficient space between vehicles provides more time to react to sudden braking or unexpected changes in traffic conditions.
Dubai Police also reminded motorists to check the back seat before walking away from their vehicles, stressing that the simple precaution could help save a child’s life.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow additional time for their journeys and check live traffic updates before setting out.
Crash causes major delays
A car crash on S115 Al Nahda Street caused significant congestion, with traffic moving slowly and journey times stretching to around an hour.
Minor accidents and incidents
A number of minor accidents and traffic incidents were also reported across Dubai and Sharjah, affecting several key roads:
- D67/Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz Fourth: An incident was reported near the intersection leading towards Meydan Road.
- E311 near Nad Al Sheba: An incident affected traffic on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
- E311 near Warsan 2/Dubai Safari Park: An incident was reported along the route.
- E311 near Remraam/Dubai Motor City: An incident was reported near the southern connection.
- E611 near Global Village: An incident was reported on Emirates Road.
- D63 Al Qudra Road, Arjan: An incident occurred near Dubai Miracle Garden.
- S102/S112 junction near Madina Mall: An incident was reported around the Muhaisnah/Industrial Area border.
- S116 near 06 Mall, Sharjah: An incident was reported near the Family Health Promotion Center.
- S120, Industrial Area 6, Sharjah: An incident affected traffic along the industrial corridor.
- E311 in Al Awir/Warsan 3: An incident was reported near the Al Awir Health Center junction.
Heavy traffic across key routes
Heavy congestion was reported across a number of major roads in Dubai and Sharjah during the morning commute.
- E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road: Heavy traffic stretched from Sharjah’s SAIF Zone and industrial areas through Muhaisnah towards Dubai, with further congestion reported towards Madinat Al Maktoum.
- E11 Al Ittihad Road/Sheikh Zayed Road: Heavy traffic was reported across the Sharjah-Dubai border, particularly around Al Mamzar, Sahara Centre and Bu Shaghara.
- S108 Al Khan Street, Sharjah: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- S117 Wasit Street, Al Abar: Heavy congestion.
- D64 Damascus Street, Al Qusais Industrial Area: Heavy traffic.
- D88 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Al Jafiliya: Heavy traffic.
- D89 Al Khawaneej Street, Muhaisnah First: Heavy congestion.
- D77 Manama Street, Warsan Fourth: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- E102 Maleha Road, Warehouses Land: Heavy traffic.
- 2 Street, Nad Al Sheba 3: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- E66 Dubai-Al Ain Road: Congestion around the Nad Al Sheba and Dubai Silicon Oasis interchanges.
- D67/D72, Al Quoz and Meydan: Heavy traffic around the Al Quoz industrial area and routes connecting towards Meydan.
- D61 Hessa Street, Al Barsha South: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- 25 Street, Al Safa 1: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- Street 17B, Oud Metha: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- D33, Jumeirah Village Triangle: Heavy traffic.
- 46 Street, Al Barsha First: Bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- Dana Road, JVC District 11: Heavy traffic.
- Jebel Ali Industrial Second: Heavy congestion.
- DIP Ring Street, Green Community: Heavy traffic.
Allow extra time
With congestion affecting several major routes, particularly key corridors between Dubai and Sharjah, motorists should prepare for longer journey times.
Drivers are advised to leave earlier where possible, allow extra time for their commute and check current traffic conditions before starting their journey.
