Dubai: Motorists faced major delays on Wednesday as one accident near Dubai Design District affected several popular routes used by morning commuters.
At around 8am, Dubai Police reported an accident along Ras Al Khor Road, opposite Dubai Design District in the direction towards Abu Dhabi.
#TrafficUpdate
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) October 18, 2017
An #accident on Ras Al Khor opposite of Dubai Design District towards Abu Dhabi, be extra cautious & take alternative ways.
Motorists were warned to take extra caution while driving and to take alternative routes.
Heavy traffic congestion on E44 Ras Al Khor Rd after #SMBZR up to #Dubai Mall due to accident. Avoid this route if you can. pic.twitter.com/cZKYA7Xpwx
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) October 18, 2017
To add further woes to drivers, multiple accidents were reported on Hessa Street and on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (MBZR) near the Al Khail Road intersection, Abu Dhabi bound.
A six car pile-up was also reported on MBZR before the Al Khail exit, which worsened the traffic flow in and around the area.
6 car pile up on MBZR before Al Khail exit! Ambulance on the scene @trafficdxb
— Mariam Ibrahim (@Mariamib86) October 18, 2017
Traffic snarls could also be seen on Shaikh Zayed Road heading to Abu Dhabi, and on all routes heading into Dubai from Sharjah.
#TrafficUpdate
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) October 18, 2017
Stalled vehicle is slowing traffic on Al Ettihad road towards Al Garhood bridge, be extra cautious & take alternative ways.
Complete car park near Sports City on E311 towards AD. Avoid. @trafficdxb
— Nicola Ellegaard (@banafsaji) October 18, 2017
Some congestion was also reported on D83 from Mirdif towards Dubai Festival City.
