{
  "id": 13140597,
  "title": "Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy delays hit E11 and E311 as commuters face evening rush",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-delays-hit-e11-and-e311-as-commuters-face",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-delays-hit-e11-and-e311-as-commuters-face-evening-rush-1.500704845"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Commutes between Dubai and Sharjah are encountering heavy delays on key routes this evening, with congestion stretching across major highways. The most pronounced bottleneck is currently on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), where northbound traffic towards Al Wasl and Downtown Dubai is moving at a snail's pace. This congestion is evident in tailbacks that span significant portions of E11 near the central corridor. Drivers attempting to reach Sharjah via the E11 route through Al Nahda (D95) will also experience lengthy delays near the border, as multiple road closures and incidents further impede traffic flow. For real-time updates, the Gulf News app is available for download. On the E311 route, northbound traffic past Dubai Silicon Oasis and into the Industrial Area of Sharjah is experiencing notable congestion. Additional moderate to heavy slow-moving traffic is observed along Beirut Street (D62) and Damascus Street corridors feeding into Sharjah. As an alternative route, Emirates Road (E611) remains largely unimpeded in both directions, providing a viable option for long-distance commuters traveling between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Northern Emirates such as Ajman. Al Khail Road (E44) is encountering typical moderate slowdowns near key interchanges but generally offers a smoother journey compared to Sheikh Zayed Road.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah this evening are facing significant delays along primary routes, with heavy congestion building up across major arterial highways. According to live Google Maps , the most severe bottleneck is currently on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), where northbound traffic toward Al Wasl and Downtown Dubai is moving at a crawl. Congestion indicators show heavy…",
  "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."
}