{
  "id": 4656675,
  "title": "Dubai-Sharjah evening traffic update: Heavy delays hit major roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dubai-sharjah-evening-traffic-update-heavy-delays-hit-major-roads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T13:52:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-evening-traffic-update-heavy-delays-hit-major-roads-1.500658343"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Evening traffic in Dubai and Sharjah is facing significant delays, as students return for the new school term and rush-hour congestion increases. Google Maps indicates slow-moving traffic on numerous major roads, with the most severe congestion near Al Rashidiya, Dubai Festival City, and Nadd Al Hamar. Additional delays are reported for drivers traveling through Deira and the vicinity of Dubai International Airport, including Al Rigga. The E11 road near Sahara Centre and Madina Mall in Muhaisnah is also experiencing slow traffic. Heavy congestion is observed around Al Barsha and Mall of the Emirates, with stop-and-go traffic on sections of Sheikh Zayed Road service lanes. Furthermore, congestion is building on Emirates Road near the Arabian Ranches roundabout. A reported crash on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road near Mirdif is worsening traffic in the area, while another crash along Ribat Street near Dubai Festival City is contributing to congestion on the busy corridor. Drivers approaching these areas should anticipate slower journey times and allocate additional time for their commute. Although some major routes remain relatively clear, traffic is flowing more smoothly on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and routes towards Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City. Motorists may consider using Al Khail Road or Emirates Road as alternatives to more congested corridors. However, traffic conditions can change rapidly, so motorists are advised to check live road conditions before departing and allow extra time for their journey.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy delays across several parts of Dubai and Sharjah this evening as schools reopen for the new academic term and rush-hour traffic builds across the emirate. Live traffic data from Google Maps shows slow-moving traffic on several major roads, with some of the heaviest congestion around Al Rashidiya, Dubai Festival City and Nadd Al Hamar. Get updated faster and for…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}