Dubai: Motorists across the country faced heavy traffic congestion on Sunday as residents made their way back to work after the three-day weekend.
In Abu Dhabi, an accident was reported on Airport Road that resulted in a blocked road lane and major traffic delays in the area.
8:42 Accident on Int'l Airport Rd before Khalifa City A Br. Inbound - Left lane blocked. Use Caution @stscabudhabi #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) September 24, 2017
Dubai Police rushed to smooth the traffic flow after accidents were reported on Al Khail Road and on Rebat Street, near Business Bay Bridge.
08:08
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 24, 2017
An #accident on AlKhail Rd. toward #AbuDhabi under Nad Alsheba Bridge, kindly take caution.#TrafficUpdate
07:03
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 24, 2017
An #accident on Rabat St. from Nad AlHamar toward Fistival City before the Bridge, kindly take caution.#TrafficUpdate
The accidents caused further delays to motorists who were already tackling the daily traffic grind into across the city of Dubai.
Heavy traffic also affected motorists driving towards the World Trade Centre roundabout and Burj Khalifa, as well as those on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road driving in from Sharjah.
