{
  "id": 3749529,
  "title": "Dubai-Sharjah traffic: E311, E11 among key roads to watch this evening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/dubai-sharjah-traffic-e311-e11-among-key-roads-to-watch-this-evening",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:45:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-e311-e11-among-key-roads-to-watch-this-evening-1.500654405"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai motorists face heavy evening traffic on major routes to Sharjah. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, a key link between the emirates, is particularly congested around Al Qusais, Muhaisnah and the border area, causing delays into Industrial Areas. Al Ittihad Road also experiences significant congestion near Al Mamzar, Al Nahda and Sahara Centre. Drivers using Emirates Road may find it an alternative, but traffic can still build near interchanges. Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road also experience congestion, particularly around Business Bay. Sharjah residents should expect slow traffic on Maliha Road, University City Road and Muwaileh roads. A road closure near Al Hazana remains in effect until August 28, diverting motorists to surrounding routes. Extra time should be allowed for journeys, and drivers should follow temporary diversion signs.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy evening traffic on several major routes, with congestion expected to build as the rush hour peaks. According to the live Google Maps , the main pressure point is likely to be Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), one of the busiest routes linking the two emirates. Traffic is expected to be particularly slow around Al Qusais,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}