Dubai: A number of busy routes and highways leading into Dubai were blocked with traffic on Sunday morning on the first day that schools started the new semester.
Commuters driving from Sharjah to Dubai were stuck in snail-paced traffic as they attempted to make their way to work at the start of the week.
Dubai Police also issued a cautionary message to motorists, warning them to slow down near school zones.
Dear motorists: slow down and be careful when entering and exiting school zones.#DubaiPolice #Advice
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) January 7, 2018
Tailbacks were reported on Shaikh Zayed Road near Al Garhoud, and all the way up to the Dubai Mall interchange.
Heavy traffic congestion on #SZR starting from Wafi Mall towards WTC / #AbuDhabi and continues upto #Dubai Mall interchange. pic.twitter.com/Z8nWmRUQcW
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) January 7, 2018
An accident was reported on Ras Al Khor road after the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road intersection, towards Dubai Mall.
Accident on E44 Ras Al Khor Rd after #SMBZR intersection towards #Dubai Mall. pic.twitter.com/Er7KR5YBxG
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) January 7, 2018
Tailbacks were reported on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, as well as the route into Airport Tunnel, as another accident occurred on Al Ittihad road opposite Dubai International Airport.
Accident on E11 Al Itihad Rd opp #Dubai Airport towards #Deira. Please drive with caution ⚠. pic.twitter.com/k4m42Gq8iY
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) January 7, 2018
