Dubai: The start of the week took off with a rocky start as heavy congestion delayed motorists across the UAE.
In the capital, a broken down car on Shakbout Bin Sultan Street delayed traffic heading towards Shaikh Zayed Street. No other major traffic delays were reported.
08:06 Broken Down Car on Shakhbout Bin Sultan St before Sultan Bin Zayed St - Towards Shk Zayed St - Centre Lane blocked. Use Caution.
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) October 8, 2017
In Dubai, the roads were congested along the Dubai-Al Ain road near Zayed University, starting from Emirates Road to the Nad Al Sheba interchange.
Heavy traffic congestion on E66 #Dubai #AlAin Rd starting from E611-Emirates Rd upto Nad Al Sheba towards #Dubai. pic.twitter.com/1M6g9TawOm
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) October 8, 2017
Drivers on Shaikh Zayed Road also faced multiple delays as a traffic accident slowed down traffic on Al Hadiqa Road, especially affecting motorists going towards the direction of Al Khail Road.
Heavy traffic was also reported near Business Bay Metro Station, and from Noor Bank Metro Station all the way to FGB Metro Station, before Mall of the Emirates.
The usual main routes from Sharjah to Dubai were blocked with traffic as morning commuters were stuck on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, Al Wahda Road, Al Nahda and the industrial areas heading towards Al Qusais.
Every day story from #Sharjah to #Dubai. Morning Rush Hour Traffic. No major accidents have been reported till now. Plz drive with caution. pic.twitter.com/4ENKbsFAZ3
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) October 8, 2017