Accidents in Dubai, Sharjah cause heavy congestion, expect delays

Take alternative routes to avoid getting stuck

It isn't going to be a smooth ride to work for UAE residents as accidents on key roads have made the commutes longer.
According to TrafficDXB, multiple accidents have been reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Muhaisnah Bridge towards Sharjah.

Multiple accidents on #SMBZR after Muhaisnah Bridge towards #Sharjah. pic.twitter.com/MxozqTODgz
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) August 17, 2017

According to Google Maps, huge tailbacks were observed on Sheikh Zayed Road towards Dubai from Sharjah.

Dubai Police shared an update about an accident on Sheikh Zayed road from 7th to 8th bridge towards Abu Dubai. Motorists have been asked to look for alternative routes.
Slow moving traffic was observed on Sheikh Zayed Road's E11 - from Al Nahda street towards Dubai.

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An #accident on SZ Rd. from 7th Bridge to 8th Bridge toward #AbuDhabi, kindly take caution and use alternative routes.#TrafficUpdate
- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) August 17, 2017