Heavy traffic was reported in the usual choke points on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on Wednesday morning with tailbacks near Noor Bank Metro station in Al Safa causing delays.
Drivers also faced congestion on approaches to the E11 from Al Barsha and Al Manara, although no major accidents were reported.
Motorists in Abu Dhabi also faced a heavy build-up of traffic on the way into work, with an accident on Sheikh Zayed Street after the Saada Bridge responsible for much of the gridlock around 8am.
08:21 - Accident on Shk zayed St after Saada Bridge Inbound has cleared. Delays remain @stscabudhabi #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) September 20, 2017
Further delays were experienced on Al Salam Street and E10 as a result of the accident.
An accident was reported on the Maqta Bridge inbound to Abu Dhabi at 9.24am. Drivers were told to expect delays.
09:24 - Accident on Maqta Bridge Inbound. Expect delays @stscabudhabi #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) September 20, 2017
And there were more delays on the E22 following an accident before Sas Al Nakhl Bridge towards Abu Dhabi.
