{
  "id": 9493547,
  "title": "Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy congestion hits major routes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-congestion-hits-major-routes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:38:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-sharjah-traffic-heavy-congestion-hits-major-routes-1.500685909"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah are currently experiencing significant delays this morning due to severe traffic congestion on major roads. The most severe bottleneck is currently located on Al Ittihad Road (E11) near Al Nahda and Sahara Centre, where traffic is backing up towards Al Qusais. Additional heavy congestion is being reported in the Al Qusais Industrial Areas 10 and 17, as well as around Muwaileh and the University City area. Drivers traversing Deira are also facing longer travel times, with slow-moving traffic observed near the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and Al Jafiliya, particularly for those heading towards Bur Dubai. Heavy congestion has also developed on Al Khail Road near its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), as well as on Umm Suqeim Street through Al Barsha South and Al Ain-Dubai Road. However, outer sections of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) remain relatively free of traffic. Motorists utilizing the E11 corridor and the aforementioned affected routes are strongly advised to factor in additional travel time for their morning commutes or consider utilizing alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy delays this morning, with severe congestion reported on several major arterial routes. The worst of the bottleneck is on Al Ittihad Road (E11) near Al Nahda and Sahara Centre, with traffic backing up towards Al Qusais. Nearby, Al Qusais Industrial Areas 10 and 17 are also seeing heavy congestion, while delays are building…",
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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."
}