Sharjah roadworks disrupt commutes, residents adapt with carpool work shifts

Residents living around Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Al Taawun, Al Khan, and parts of Sharjah’s Industrial Area said they are among the most affected by ongoing roadworks and traffic diversions, which began two weeks ago. Some residents have started parking more than a kilometre away from home, others are splitting work between home and office to avoid peak-hour traffic, while parents are coordinating school runs in shifts. Neighbourhood WhatsApp groups have also become a key tool for sharing parking updates and organising carpools. With the first phase of the wider road improvement project expected to be completed later this year, residents said they are adapting for now while hoping for smoother travel in the months ahead.