{
  "id": 3191474,
  "title": "Dubai South and Sharjah see heavy traffic delays on Tuesday morning commute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dubai-south-and-sharjah-see-heavy-traffic-delays-on-tuesday-morning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-south-and-sharjah-see-heavy-traffic-delays-on-tuesday-morning-commute-1.500651285"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah encountered significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning, with live traffic updates indicating severe congestion on numerous major routes. For free and real-time updates, the Gulf News app is available for download. The Dubai South region experienced particularly heavy delays, with traffic congestion building up near the Dubai South Sales Centre and extending to the D53 interchange. The blockage extended past Jabal Ali Industrial Third and National Industries Park, causing ripple effects on the Dubai South Logistics District and Commercial District. Another patch of slow-moving traffic was observed further north on E311, close to Jumeirah Village Triangle, just prior to the Al Khail Road interchange. However, drivers navigating through Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Sports City, and Dubai Production City faced less traffic obstruction. The Dubai-Sharjah corridor also faced considerable congestion, with Al Ittihad Road (E11) facing delays from Al Mamzar and Al Khan up to Bu Shaghara, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road facing substantial slowdowns through the Industrial Area, University City, and near SAIF Zone. Additionally, a section of S112 near University City was temporarily closed, leading to queue lengths building up as drivers sought alternative paths. Travelers heading towards Dubai South or moving into Sharjah should allow additional time or consider alternative routes to avoid further delays.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced a slow start to the working week, with live traffic maps showing heavy congestion building on several major routes during Tuesday's morning commute. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Heavy delays through Dubai South Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) through Dubai South saw heavy delays, with…",
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  "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."
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