Dubai: Motorists on Thursday found themselves in crawling traffic due to heavy congestion that clogged a number of busy routes in the UAE.
Hessa Street was affected after an accident was reported in the direction heading towards Shaikh Zayed Road, causing a major traffic jam all the way to Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) Road.
Accident on D61 Hessa St after Al Khail Rd exit towards #SZR / #Jumeirah. pic.twitter.com/63IuSaklJh
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) December 14, 2017
The busy Dubai-Al Ain Road also faced traffic delays, with gridlocked traffic also affecting commuters on Al Awir Road Dubai from International City to the Nad Al Hamar Road.
An accident was also reported on Umm Suqeim Rd near Mall of Emirates, causing congestion and further tailbacks on Al Khail Road.
Accident on D63 Umm Sequim Rd near Mall of Emirates causing congestion and tailback upto Al Khail Rd. Please drive with caution ⚠. pic.twitter.com/RT61O1qgbJ
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) December 14, 2017
Police in Dubai also cautioned motorists to follow traffic rules, and to use their indicators when changing lanes to avoid accidents.
Dear motorists: Use indicators when changing lanes.#TrafficAwareness#YourSecurityOurHappiness pic.twitter.com/TpLQiyvP7B
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) December 14, 2017
Drivers faced tailbacks along Al Khail Road near Al Quoz Pond Park, and were also stalled on Al Rebat Street near Mirdif after an accident was reported in the area.
In Abu Dhabi, an accident was reported on Shaikh Zayed Street Road before the Saada Bridge, which resulted in the closure of the left lane.
07:55 - #Accident on Shk Zayed St. before Saada Bridge Inbound. Left lane blocked. Use caution @stscabudhabi #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) December 14, 2017
08:22 - #Accident on Shk Zayed St. before Saada Bridge Inbound has cleared. Heavy delays remain @stscabudhabi #uaetraffic
— Abu Dhabi Traffic (@ad_traffic) December 14, 2017
Motorists were advised to take alternative routes and proceed with caution.
