UAE traffic: Congestion on UAE roads on Monday morning

Traffic slows to a crawl, tailbacks delay motorists

Commuters faced heavy congestion throughout the UAE on Monday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National

An accident was reported in Dubai and heavy traffic on Sharjah roads on Monday.

The incident occurred near Dubai's Green Community with a vehicle blocking a main roundabout.

Heavy amount of traffic in certain areas of Dubai and Sharjah on Monday morning.

Tailbacks delayed commuters in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle through to Hessa Street, Dubai Investment Park areas, Dubai Silicon Oasis towards Nad al Sheba.

In Sharjah traffic slowed  from Al Twar up to Industrial Area no. 6 through 15, near the National Paints Factory area and on Kalba road near the Tawi Matraq area.

Abu Dhabi suffered from high volumes of traffic in several areas, particularly on Salam Street outbound.

Drivers on Abu Dhabi's Salam Street outbound faced delays Monday morning with slow moving traffic.