UAE traffic: Congestion adds to morning rush

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UAE traffic: Congestion adds to morning rush

Dubai - Read this first before you drive off to work.

By Web Report

Published: Wed 22 Mar 2017, 6:59 AM

Last updated: Wed 22 Mar 2017, 3:25 PM

Multiple traffic accidents will be adding to the morning rush today for motorists on their way to work. Commuters will be slightly affected as buses might be delayed by the traffic.
According to TrafficDXB, an accident occurred along E66 Dubai-Al Ain Road near Academic City. Those inbound to Dubai will face tailbacks.

Accident on E66 #Dubai #AlAin Rd after Academic City exit towards #Dubai causing congestion and tailback. pic.twitter.com/ojR4cxgu9h
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

The exit ramp to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road is also affected by congestion, with an accident occurring near the E44 Ras Al Khor Road.

Accident on exit ramp from E44 Ras Al Khor Rd /Warqa onto #SMBZR causing congestion and tailback. pic.twitter.com/GOATMobSXA
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

Mirdif residents will also face congestion on top of the rush hour traffic on the D83 road towards Deira.

Accident on D83 near Mirdif towards #Deira #Dubai causing added congestion to rush hour traffic. pic.twitter.com/Yet877dUx9
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

Motorists around Deira will have a tough time with another accident on D83 Al Rebaat Street towards Deira. An accident also occurred on the Floating Bridge which has caused congestion for motorists.

Another accident on D83 Al Rebaat St after Nad Al Hammar Rd intersection towards #Deira causing congestion and tailback. pic.twitter.com/RxS3mxhbLl
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

Accident on Floating Bridge from #Deira towards Bur #Dubai. pic.twitter.com/DosGUunHiE
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

An accident also took place just before Safa Park along Sheikh Zayed Road inbound to World Trade Centre.

Accident on #SZR before Oasis Mall towards WTC / #Sharjah causing congestion and tailback. pic.twitter.com/2YwtFd55Vn
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017

Arabian Ranches residents will also face some challenge travelling towards Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah with an accident happening on D63 Umm Suqeim Road.

Accident on D63 Umm Sequim Rd before Kings Dubai School / Al Barsha South traffic lights towards #SZR / #Jumeirah. pic.twitter.com/sfMDnZrXJ9
- TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) March 22, 2017