Traffic was building on the main Dubai-Sharjah commuter corridors on Friday morning, with the heaviest congestion reported around E11, E311, and the approaches to Sharjah. Gulf News recorded the update at 8:43 am on 18 September 2026 using live Google Maps traffic data.

The update showed delays around Al Nahda, Al Khan, nearby industrial areas, Al Qusais, and Dubai International Airport. It described the disruption as spread across the corridor rather than confined to one junction. That makes the report a time-stamped picture of road conditions, not a forecast for the rest of the day.

On E11, slower movement was reported around Al Khan and Al Nahda, with congestion on connecting roads towards the Dubai border. The same update noted a partial closure and diversion linked to the Al Taawun Tunnel project. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority issued a 10 June advisory about the work. It said vehicles travelling towards Dubai and Al Nahda Bridge would be redirected via Al Corniche Street. Drivers should follow directional signs and any instructions from the authorities at the scene.

E311 was also congested around the Sharjah approaches and sections serving Muhaisnah and Al Qusais. The road is a major commuter link into Dubai, so delays on the Sharjah side can affect connecting roads and junctions. In Dubai, traffic was generally moving more freely away from the main Sharjah routes, although slower sections remained possible around the main approaches. The live map also showed congestion markers on Sheikh Zayed Road.

The report did not provide a confirmed delay time, a new full-closure notice, or details of a specific crash in the morning update. Motorists travelling from Sharjah to Dubai should check live navigation before leaving, allow extra time, and avoid treating an unverified side road as an official diversion. Conditions can change as traffic moves and road works progress.

For the latest route information, drivers should follow updates from Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai traffic authorities, and the signs on the road. The Al Taawun diversion is a project-related change. Its route may differ from the fastest option shown by a navigation app at another time of day.

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