Dubai: Morning commuters on Sunday faced heavy delays and major traffic snarls due to a number of traffic accidents across UAE roads.
Motorists faced heavy congestion after an accident was reported on Al Khail Road, causing delays in and around Business Bay area and the Dubai Mall exit.
An accident was also reported on Shaikh Zayed Road, near Al Barsha Heights, causing further traffic delays to and from Dubai.
Traffic snarls also affected drivers on Al Awir road from Al Warqa, the Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, and on the Dubai-Al Ain Road.
In Abu Dhabi, motorists were advised to drive with caution after an accident was reported on Sheikh Zayed Street, after Saada Bridge. The accident led to heavy delays in the area.
07:12 #Accident Shk Zayed St on Saada bridge outbound cleared. Delays remain @AbuDhabiDoT #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) January 14, 2018
Traffic was also affected on Airport Road when a vehicle broke doen before the Khalifa City Bridge, which resulted in the closure of the right lane.
08:15 - Broken down on E20 Intl airport road before Khalifa City bridge inbound, Right lane blocked. Use caution @AbuDhabiDoT #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) January 14, 2018