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Traffic Congestion on Sharjah-Dubai Routes as Schools Reopen

Sep 1, 2026
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UAE morning traffic alert: Delays reported on key Sharjah-Dubai routes

## Morning Traffic Delays

Motorists traveling between Sharjah and Dubai experienced significant delays on Tuesday morning. The congestion was primarily due to the reopening of schools, which increased the number of vehicles on the road, including school buses and parents dropping off students.

## Key Affected Routes

Traffic was particularly heavy on major roads such as Al Wahda Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), especially near the Sharjah Industrial Area. Al Ittihad Road (E11) also saw slow-moving traffic around Al Nahda and Al Qusais.

## Traffic Conditions

Google Maps indicated congestion on several routes, with incident markers highlighting areas of slower traffic. Despite these delays, traffic around Dubai International Airport and other parts of Dubai, such as Al Garhoud and Al Rashidiya, appeared lighter.

## Advice for Motorists

Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time during the morning peak hours as traffic patterns adjust to the new school year. The increased volume of vehicles is expected to continue affecting commute times.

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