Roadworks, diversions, and minor accidents are causing delays across both emirates.
Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah are experiencing slow-moving traffic on Monday morning, with peak-hour congestion building across major commuter routes due to ongoing roadworks, diversions, and partial road closures in both emirates.
According to live Google Maps traffic data, congestion is especially heavy on routes linking Sharjah to Dubai, with minor accidents in Sharjah further compounding delays on key arterial roads.
Sharjah–Dubai routes are experiencing heavy inbound delays, with live traffic maps showing significant congestion on major entry corridors into Dubai from Sharjah during the morning rush hour.
Motorists travelling between the two emirates are facing longer-than-usual journey times.
Dubai: Delays on E11, E311 and Jebel Ali routes
In Dubai, heavy congestion has been reported on E11, particularly near Al Khan. Traffic is also slow on E311 around Muwaileh Commercial, along with delays in Jebel Ali Industrial Second, affecting southbound movement.
Sharjah: Major slowdowns on E611 and city roads
Sharjah is experiencing heavy congestion on the E611 corridor, including areas such as Siyouh Suburb, Al Riqaibah, and Al Badee Suburb.
Delays are also being reported near Industrial Area 13, Hay Hoshi, and Sahara Centre, adding pressure to key internal city routes.
Minor accidents worsening traffic conditions
Traffic flow in Sharjah has also been affected by minor accidents near Industrial Area 13, Hay Hoshi in Al Badee Suburb, and around Sahara Centre, creating bottlenecks and slowing movement across surrounding roads during the morning peak.
Ongoing diversions across Dubai and Sharjah
Traffic flow across both emirates continues to be affected by multiple diversions and long-term roadworks, with motorists advised to expect changing lane patterns and slower movement in construction zones.
Dubai Mall Metro access road closed till 2026
The RTA has closed the bus and taxi service road at Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station until the end of 2026 as part of expansion works, impacting access near Sheikh Zayed Road.
Emirates Road tunnel closure impacts commuters
A major diversion remains in place on Emirates Road, including the closure of Al Aleyas Tunnel, affecting connectivity between Al Amardi Street and Tripoli Street. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
Etihad Rail and tunnel works continue
In Sharjah, ongoing works linked to the Etihad Rail access roads project and Al Taawun Tunnel development are causing diversions between University City and Ard Al Maahid, with peak-hour congestion expected to persist.
Advisory for motorists
Authorities are advising commuters to avoid peak travel hours between 7am–9am and 4pm–7pm, and to plan journeys ahead of time, as ongoing construction and congestion continue to affect key routes across both emirates.
