Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 10, 2013. Traffic building up as early as 8:30 am in this small temporary roundabout at the back of the JLT towers but slowly improving due to securities or traffic enforcers around the area. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National ) Editor's Note; Caline M reports. *** Local Caption *** JB100913-Traffic01.jpg
Security guards from the Jumeirah Lakes Towers community were deployed at key traffic points a day after motorists were forced to leave the area as traffic ground to a halt. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Security guards from the JLT community were deployed to control traffic flow at different congestion points, including the main roundabout linking all clusters and the Almas area. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
While congestion at JLT is not new, gridlock on Monday was worsened by a broken-down vehicle and increased traffic as students returned to school. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
But some motorists said the guards they only made traffic worse. “People don’t even queue anymore, they just cut you off so it takes longer and it’s never been this bad,� said Kate McGrath, from the UK. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
JA, from the UK, has been working in Dubai Arch in cluster G for three years. He blamed the gridlock on the redevelopment of the road system. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
The community master developer, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), last month announced there would be two road closures in early September. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
The shutdown was part of work being carried out by the Roads and Transport Authority to connect JLT with the First Al Khail Road, previously called the Western Parallel Road network. DMCC said alternative exit routes would be provided. Jeffrey E Biteng ???
Motorists who work in the area were not happy. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
