Dubai-Sharjah traffic alert: Long tailbacks reported on key highways

Dubai commuters faced significant delays on Monday as heavy traffic spread across key inter-emirate highways linking the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah. Real-time Google Maps data showed slow-moving conditions along critical routes such as Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Ittihad Street, where vehicle speeds slowed near border checkpoints and industrial zones.

Travelers approaching Al Nahda, Al Taawun, and Sharjah's inner districts were advised to expect bumper-to-bumper traffic. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) also saw prolonged tailbacks, especially northbound, as vehicles approached the emirate's border. Inside Sharjah, roads feeding central areas like Al Majaz and Al Khan were moving slowly, with intersections and arterial pathways bearing the brunt of the additional traffic.

As a viable alternative to avoid the worst congestion, Emirates Road (E611) showed a smoother flow, though it might add distance depending on the destination. Motorists were urged to consult live navigation tools, allow extra travel time, and exercise patience on the road.