{
  "id": 18133378,
  "title": "Dubai evening traffic: Heavy delays, accidents reported on major roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/dubai-evening-traffic-heavy-delays-accidents-reported-on-major-roads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T14:31:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-evening-traffic-heavy-delays-accidents-reported-on-major-roads-1.500736066"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai motorists encountered heavy traffic and accidents on major roads during Wednesday's evening rush hour, according to Google Maps. Delays were reported around Al Quoz, Mirdif, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), and Dubai Marina, affecting parts of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44), and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). Accidents were also reported on Emirates Road (E611).\n\nAbu Dhabi-bound motorists faced slow traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), especially around Al Satwa and central Dubai. South of Al Satwa, congestion was evident near Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, and Dubai Marina, with traffic improving towards Jebel Ali. The Sharjah-bound carriage of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) experienced fewer delays, though certain junctions still caused minor holdups.\n\nHeavy traffic affected the Abu Dhabi-bound side of Al Khail Road (E44) around Al Quoz, with long queues of slow-moving vehicles. Congestion extended towards Al Barsha, while motorists traveling in the opposite direction experienced shorter delays near Business Bay and Dubai Design District. However, traffic improved around Ras Al Khor, though slow-moving sections remained near connecting roads towards Warsan.\n\nSheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) faced sluggish Abu Dhabi-bound traffic around JVC and Dubai Production City, particularly near exits leading to Dubai Sports City. North of JVC, congestion was visible around Mirdif and Nad Al Hamar, with delays also impacting nearby roads. Traffic flowed more smoothly around Global Village and Falconcity of Wonders, with only brief delays near major interchanges.\n\nEmirates Road (E611) near Remraam and Town Square experienced heavy congestion, with multiple accidents reported. Multiple accidents were also reported along Emirates Road (E611). Slow-moving traffic was also observed on Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) near Al Jaddaf and routes leading to Business Bay. Additional delays were experienced around Muhaisnah and Al Qusais, while roads connecting Motor City, Arabian Ranches, and Dubai Sports City also faced congestion. Conditions showed improvement further north, particularly around Arabian Ranches.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy traffic across several major roads during Wednesday’s evening rush, with delays around Al Quoz, Mirdif, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Dubai Marina, according to Google Maps. Congestion is affecting parts of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), while accidents have also been reported on Emirates Road (E611).…",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy traffic and accidents reported on major Dubai roads during Wednesday evening rush hour.",
    "Abu Dhabi-bound motorists faced slow traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), especially around Al Satwa."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Sharjah and Dubai road project opens to ease cross-emirate congestion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/sharjah-and-dubai-road-project-opens-to-ease-cross-emirate-congestion",
        "published": "2026-11-04T14:32:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}