Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy congestion on E11, E311 and key roads this Friday morning

Friday morning traffic in the Dubai-Sharjah area is experiencing significant congestion, with motorists advised to allow extra travel time. Major routes such as E11 (Al Ittihad Road) and E311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road) are reporting heavy traffic in both directions, particularly near key locations like Sahara Centre, Al Nahda Park, Muwaileh Commercial, and City Centre Al Zahia.

The Al Nahda and Al Qusais areas are also experiencing slow-moving traffic, with congestion reported on D95 (Al Nahda Road/Baghdad Street) and D62 (Beirut Street/Damascus Street) around the Al Qusais Industrial Area and Madina Mall. Similarly, D93 around Al Qusais and Dubai Airport Freezone is seeing localized congestion, especially near Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital. On the Sharjah side, slow traffic is observed along S112 and Industrial Area roads, particularly around Industrial Area 15 and Muwaileh Bus Terminal.

Minor accidents have been reported in several locations, including Street 28A (Al Quoz Industrial First), Jumeirah Village Triangle, Al Barsha South Fifth, Al Hebiah Sixth, Al Karama, Al Mamzar, Al Rashidiya 1, Ajman Al Warqa a First, and Dubai. Drivers are advised to exercise caution around these areas and follow police instructions.

Dubai Police has issued a safety advisory, urging motorists to perform regular vehicle maintenance checks, such as monitoring brake fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant levels, to prevent unexpected breakdowns. It is also advised to maintain a safe distance, avoid sudden lane changes, and stay alert due to increasing traffic. Commuters are recommended to leave earlier, monitor live traffic updates, and consider alternative routes to avoid delays.