{
  "id": 10726740,
  "title": "Heavy traffic on E11 and E311 Dubai–Sharjah routes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/heavy-traffic-on-e11-and-e311-dubai-sharjah-routes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:07:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/heavy-traffic-on-e11-and-e311-dubaisharjah-routes-1.500692445"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Evening commutes for drivers traveling from Dubai to Sharjah are experiencing significant congestion, according to the latest Google Maps updates. The primary routes into Sharjah are heavily congested, with E11 and E311 being the most affected. E11, in particular, is experiencing long delays, especially near the Dubai-Sharjah border and as it approaches central Sharjah, with queues extending throughout the city. Drivers heading towards Al Khan, Al Majaz, and other central neighborhoods are advised to allot extra time for their journey.\n\nE311, or Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, is also encountering heavy traffic around its approach to Sharjah. However, conditions along the route vary, with motorists potentially encountering clear stretches followed by traffic jams closer to their exit. There are additional pockets of congestion on E88 throughout Sharjah. Drivers contemplating an alternate route should verify the status of their chosen path before departing the main highway.\n\nIn Dubai, traffic conditions are less severe, with only brief slow-moving sections on E44 around central junctions and approaches to Al Aweer. The majority of other major routes in the city are functioning well, indicating that the most severe evening traffic is concentrated on specific commuter corridors rather than across the entire network. For those who can choose a wider route, E611/Emirates Road appears notably clearer. Most of this highway between Dubai and the Northern Emirates is reported as green on the maps, except for isolated slowdowns near junctions. It might be worthwhile comparing journey times, especially for travelers heading to outer Sharjah or continuing north, as E611 may not always be the fastest option. Drivers heading to central Sharjah might find themselves returning towards the coast, losing the time saved on the highway.\n\nBeyond Sharjah, conditions are generally favorable towards Ajman and the Northern Emirates, with the maps indicating mostly smooth traffic flow. For tonight's commute, E11 and E311 are the routes to monitor, as they are experiencing significant delays. Checking live navigation prior to departure can assist drivers in avoiding the worst of the traffic queues.",
  "summary": "Motorists heading home from Dubai to Sharjah are facing a slow evening commute, with the latest Google Maps updates showing heavy traffic on the main routes into Sharjah, but a noticeably easier journey on several outer highways. The biggest delays appear on E11, particularly around the Dubai-Sharjah border and on the approach to central Sharjah. Long stretches of traffic seem to be moving…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}