Slow traffic stalls morning commute in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

While it's not as bad as it was yesterday, it's still a slow morning for some commuters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Parts of Dubai are busy this morning with congested roads and heavy traffic. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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Slow moving traffic was reported today in Dubai, with heavy congestion on D61 Hessa Street from Jumeirah Village Circle to JVC District, and on D63 Umm Suqeim Road in Al Barsha South 2.

Further tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina to Dubai Media City, on E311 Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road from Sports City to JVT District 3, and on E44  Al Khail Road from Al Khail Gate to Business Bay.

In the capital, heavy traffic was reported on 19 Street towards E22, on E20 from Capital City to Gate City and on E10 from Umm Al Nar to Abu Dhabi Gate City (West).

An accident was reported on Rabat Street on Al Warqa'a Bridge, causing traffic congestion, as police advised motorists to use alternative routes.