Multiple collisions snarl morning rush‑hour traffic on Abu Dhabi–Dubai route
Commuters faced lengthy delays on Tuesday morning after a series of accidents brought traffic to a standstill on Emirates Road (E611) near the Remraam exit, in the direction of Abu Dhabi. The tailback stretched past the Villanova and Habtoor Polo Club interchanges, with stop‑and‑go queues reported from before 7 a.m.
According to initial reports from motorists and roadside monitoring services, at least two separate collisions occurred within minutes of each other on the south‑bound carriageway. Dubai Police and Abu Dhabi Police dispatched patrols and emergency services to the scene, urging drivers to maintain safe following distances and use hazard lights when approaching slow-moving traffic. No serious injuries were confirmed at the time of publication, but several vehicles sustained heavy damage.
By 9 a.m., recovery crews had begun clearing debris and moving damaged cars onto the hard shoulder. Authorities warned that congestion would persist throughout the morning peak and advised travellers heading towards Abu Dhabi to consider Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) or Al Qudra Road as alternatives. Public transport operators reported minor knock‑on delays to inter‑city bus services.
E611, commonly referred to as Emirates Road, carries a high volume of heavy‑goods traffic between the capital and Dubai’s southern suburbs. The Remraam–Villanova corridor is a known pinch‑point during weekday rush hours, and residents have frequently highlighted the need for additional exit lanes to ease bottlenecks.
Traffic police reminded motorists that rubber‑necking can worsen jams and issued a fresh appeal for commuters to follow real‑time updates via official social‑media channels and local radio. An investigation into the exact causes of the collisions is underway.
