Traffic Builds Up Near Abu Hail, Muhaisnah and Dubai South, While Most Major Highways Remain Clear.
Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are experiencing significant traffic delays on Wednesday morning, with heavy congestion reported around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah and several connecting routes, according to Google Maps traffic data.
While traffic is flowing relatively smoothly across most of Dubai’s major highways, slow-moving vehicles and delays have been reported along sections of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), Al Khail Road (E44) and roads surrounding Dubai South.
Sheikh Zayed Road
Traffic congestion has intensified along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) near Abu Hail and the Sharjah-Dubai border. Google Maps shows several sections highlighted in red and dark red, indicating slow-moving traffic and significant delays for commuters travelling through the area.
Traffic conditions improve further into Dubai, with vehicles moving smoothly through Jumeirah, Al Barsha and Dubai Marina.
However, motorists travelling through Deira and Al Qusais are experiencing delays on several connecting roads, including parts of Damascus Street (D62) heading towards Sharjah.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)
Heavy traffic is affecting sections of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) near the Sharjah-Dubai border, although most stretches of the highway within Dubai remain relatively clear.
Further along the route, motorists may encounter slower-moving traffic around Falconcity of Wonders and the interchange connecting to Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66).
Another area of significant congestion has been reported near Dubai South and the Logistics District, close to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Meanwhile, traffic is moving steadily through Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Sports City and Dubai Production City, with no major delays reported in these areas.
Al Khail Road (E44)
Traffic along Al Khail Road (E44) remains generally smooth, although motorists may face moderate delays around Al Barsha South and surrounding intersections.
Brief slowdowns have also been observed near Dubai Design District and Warsan 3, particularly around the Emirates Road interchange.
However, stretches passing through Al Quoz and Ras Al Khor remain largely free of congestion, allowing motorists to travel without significant delays.
Emirates Road (E611)
Emirates Road (E611) is experiencing relatively smooth traffic flow across most sections of Dubai, including routes passing through Dubai South and Al Awir.
Minor delays have been reported near the interchange with E88 on the Sharjah side, but there are no signs of widespread congestion along the main highway.
Advice for motorists
Drivers travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are encouraged to plan their journeys carefully and allow additional time, particularly when using roads near the emirate’s border.
Motorists should also maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, avoid sudden lane changes and monitor real-time traffic updates through navigation apps before beginning their journeys.
