Motorists alert: Slow moving traffic on Dubai, Sharjah roads

Dubai - Drivers are advised to drive carefully and follow traffic rules.

Roads in Sharjah and Dubai are witnessing slow moving traffic on Thursday morning. Motorists are advised to drive with caution to avoid delays.
According to Google Maps, the main routes towards Dubai from Sharjah were gridlocked this morning, with traffic reduced to a crawl on a number of roads.


Heavy traffic congestion was observed on key highways like E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road from Sharjah Industrial area towards Muhaisnah in Dubai.

Slow moving traffic was reported on the Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road from National Paints intersection to Mirdif City Centre. Major delays were also reported on the E11 route - from Sharjah to Dubai - particularly in Al Nahda, leading up to Hor Al Anz East.
Commuters travelling on D78 road near Deira, D88 road near Al Murar and near Dubai Gold Souk were caught in long queues.
Traffic was also heavy in other areas such as Al Karama, Jebel Ali Village, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and near Green Community Village.
There were tailbacks on E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road from Dubai towards Abu Dhabi. Slow moving traffic was also reported on  Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road near Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club - Abu Dhabi.
Commuters are advised to find alternative routes to circumvent the road jams and avoid delays.

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