Morning traffic delays across major Dubai routes due to accidents, construction

Dubai: Accidents, construction work and heavy congestion are slowing Wednesday morning traffic across several major Dubai routes, according to Google Maps. Delays are affecting Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), with busy stretches also reported around Karama, City Walk, Dubai Mall and Al Awir. Sheikh Zayed Road: Motorists heading towards Dubai are encountering pockets of bumper-to-bumper traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). A long stretch of congestion is affecting commuters travelling from Sharjah to Abu Hail. Traffic is particularly heavy near Zabeel Park and Defence Roundabout, with construction work and accidents adding to delays. Further along, moderate traffic is reported around Umm Suqeim and Dubai Marina. Sheikh Rashid Road (D75) is also heavily congested, while traffic on D88 through Karama is slow-moving. Al Safa Street (D71) is congested around City Walk and Dubai Mall in both directions. Al Khail Road: On Al Khail Road (E44), heavy traffic stretches from Meydan towards Dubai Hills Estate. Congestion is also building around Ras Al Khor and near the Dubai Production City exit towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311).