Dubai: Motorists travelling across Dubai and Sharjah faced a difficult Wednesday morning commute, with heavy congestion reported on several major highways and connecting roads.
Live traffic mapping showed significant slowdowns across both emirates, including sections of Sheikh Zayed Road, E11, E311 and Al Ittihad Street. The congestion was spread across multiple corridors rather than being limited to one location.
In Dubai, some of the most affected areas were around Dubai International Airport and Al Garhoud Road, where traffic was moving slowly near the Emirates Group headquarters. Congestion was also reported around Ras Al Khor Industrial Area and Dubai Festival City.
Drivers travelling through the eastern side of Dubai encountered further delays around the route connecting Al Rashidiya, City Centre Mirdif and Etihad Mall, while traffic was also slow towards Al Warqa, Al Mizhar and Nad Al Sheba.
E11 and E311 see slow-moving traffic
Further south and west, congestion was building on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) around Al Barsha First and Jumeirah Village Circle.
Traffic was also reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) as vehicles moved through areas including Dubai Sports City, Al Furjan and the Arabian Ranches corridor.
The morning traffic picture is particularly relevant for commuters travelling between residential areas and Dubai’s business districts, as delays on major highways can also affect connecting feeder roads.
The Roads and Transport Authority has been carrying out capacity and traffic-flow improvements on Sheikh Zayed Road. In August, RTA said it had completed a two-kilometre widening project near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, adding a lane for traffic travelling from Abu Dhabi towards the World Trade Centre Intersection.
Sharjah routes also affected
Across the emirate border, Al Ittihad Street and Al Wahda Street were among the busiest routes during the morning commute.
Heavy traffic was reported around Sahara Centre, Al Nahda and Al Qusais Industrial Area, with congestion extending into several Sharjah industrial districts, including Industrial Areas 2, 3, 6, 10, 15 and 17.
Traffic was also slow around the University of Sharjah, Muwaileh Commercial, City Centre Al Zahia and Safari Mall Sharjah.
Another affected corridor ran between Al Mamzar Beach Park and Al Khan, with slow-moving traffic extending towards parts of Deira and Abu Hail on the Dubai side.
What Dubai and Sharjah motorists should do
Motorists making time-sensitive journeys should allow additional travel time and check live traffic conditions before setting out.
Drivers should also maintain a safe following distance in slow-moving traffic and pay attention to electronic road signs, particularly where variable speed limits are displayed.
The available traffic information confirms widespread congestion but does not identify one specific incident as the cause of the delays. Conditions can change quickly during the morning peak, so commuters should check live navigation and official traffic updates before choosing an alternative route.
What happened to Dubai-Sharjah traffic on Wednesday morning?
Heavy congestion affected several major roads across Dubai and Sharjah, including E11, E311, Al Ittihad Street and Al Wahda Street.
Which Dubai roads are experiencing delays?
Congestion was reported around Dubai International Airport, Al Garhoud Road, Ras Al Khor, Dubai Festival City, Sheikh Zayed Road and parts of E311.
Is E11 affected by the traffic?
Yes. Slow-moving traffic was reported on sections of Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Ittihad Street, both associated with the E11 corridor.
Is E311 affected?
Yes. Traffic was reported on E311 around areas including Dubai Sports City, Al Furjan and the Arabian Ranches corridor.
Which Sharjah areas have heavy traffic?
Reported congestion includes Al Nahda, Sahara Centre, Al Qusais Industrial Area, several industrial districts, Muwaileh Commercial and areas around the University of Sharjah.
Is Dubai International Airport closed?
No airport closure is reported in the available traffic information. The issue is road congestion affecting routes around the airport.
What should commuters do?
Drivers should allow additional time, maintain safe distances and check live traffic conditions before travelling.
