Heavy traffic hits Dubai-Sharjah routes, with E11 and E311 among the worst affected.
Dubai: Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are facing pockets of heavy congestion during the Wednesday morning commute, with Google Maps traffic data showing significant slowdowns on E11 and E311 as vehicles head towards Dubai.
One of the most affected areas is E11/Al Ittihad Road, where Google Maps shows a substantial stretch of heavy traffic around Al Khan and Sahara Centre, extending towards Al Nahda and the Dubai border. Traffic is also moving slowly on parts of the route towards Deira, making it one of the key areas where commuters may need to allow extra travel time this morning.
The pattern is consistent with recent traffic conditions along the Dubai-Sharjah corridor. Traffic reports last week also highlighted heavy congestion on E11 around Al Khan, Sahara Centre and Madina Mall, along with delays on E311 through Sharjah’s industrial areas.
Conditions on E311/Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road are also challenging, with the supplied map showing a lengthy stretch of heavy traffic southbound around Muwaileh Commercial and Sharjah Industrial Areas. Traffic eases further along the route towards Dubai, while smaller pockets of slow-moving traffic are visible on nearby feeder roads.
Motorists travelling through central Sharjah appear to be facing relatively lighter traffic. Roads around Al Falaj, Halwan and Al Ramla are largely green on the supplied maps, although isolated slowdowns can be seen near some junctions.
E88 is also moving relatively smoothly through much of the area, with only short stretches of congestion reported around interchanges.
Several road restriction and closure markers are also visible on local streets, particularly around Industrial Area 10 and Al Sweihaat. Motorists considering smaller roads as alternatives to the main highways should therefore check their navigation apps carefully before diverting.
Farther south, Dubai South is largely clear on the supplied map. One junction shows a short stretch of red and amber traffic, but surrounding roads remain mostly green, indicating a localised slowdown rather than widespread congestion.
Weather is another factor for motorists to monitor on August 19. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast a chance of convective clouds over eastern and southern parts of the UAE, with winds potentially reaching 40 km/h and stirring up dust. Humidity is also expected to increase overnight, with a possibility of mist on Thursday morning.
For commuters heading into Dubai this morning, E11 around Sahara Centre and Al Nahda and E311 through Sharjah’s industrial areas are the key routes to watch. Drivers should allow extra travel time and check live navigation updates before choosing between E11, E311 or alternative routes.
