UAE traffic: Heavy congestion and delays in Dubai

Motorists experienced several delays in and around the city

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 21st, 2018: Traffic in Downtown, Dubai. Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 in Downtown, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah experienced heavy traffic on Thursday morning. A broken-down vehicle on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) towards Dubai caused several delays and slow-moving traffic.

Staying in Dubai, roads around Business Bay were also congested.

Delays were also reported in the Muhaisnah and Al Tawar areas. Moderate traffic was reported on the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66).

Motorists travelling from the Sharjah Industrial Area towards Mirdif City Centre were caught in long queues.

Backlogs were also experienced on Al Ittihad Street in Sharjah.

Farther afield, congestion and delays were also reported on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Al Ain in the direction of Abu Dhabi.