{
  "id": 14115398,
  "title": "Sharjah-Dubai traffic alert: Heavy delays on major routes this morning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sharjah-dubai-traffic-alert-heavy-delays-on-major-routes-this-morning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:07:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/sharjah-dubai-traffic-alert-heavy-delays-on-major-routes-this-morning-1.500708331"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This morning, heavy delays and significant congestion are impacting motorists on major routes in the Dubai-Sharjah area, as per Google Maps traffic updates. A reported collision on Emirates Road (E611) and traffic snarls on several key roads are causing detours and slowdowns. Pockets of bumper-to-bumper traffic are reported on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) for those heading towards Dubai, while the Sharjah-to-Abu Hail corridor and the stretch near Zabeel Park and Defence Roundabout are experiencing heavy congestion due to accidents and ongoing construction work.\n\nAdditional delays are being reported around Karama, City Walk, and Dubai Mall, with Al Khail Road (E44) also seeing heavy traffic from Meydan towards Dubai Hills Estate. Vehicles are moving slowly along D88 through Karama and Al Safa Street (D71) around City Walk and Dubai Mall.\n\nSheikh Zayed Road is seeing moderate congestion around Mirdif and Global Village, with slow traffic from Motor City towards the Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) exit towards Al Khail Road. The 53.5km southbound Emirates Road (E611) stretch from Al Khawaneej towards Dubai Investments Park is taking approximately 40 minutes, while the return journey from DIP to Al Khawaneej takes around 39 minutes.\n\nMotorists are urged to allow extra travel time, maintain a safe distance from vehicles, and check updated traffic conditions before embarking on their journeys.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A reported collision on Emirates Road (E611) and heavy congestion across several major routes are affecting motorists during the morning rush, according to Google Maps traffic information. Slow-moving traffic is reported on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), with additional delays around Karama, City Walk and Dubai Mall. Sheikh Zayed…",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy delays and congestion on major routes in Dubai-Sharjah area",
    "Collision on Emirates Road (E611) and traffic snarls on key roads",
    "Pockets of bumper-to-bumper traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11)"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A combination of road accidents and ongoing construction projects creates a difficult morning commute for motorists navigating the primary corridors between Sharjah and Dubai.",
  "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."
}