A large-scale work is going on in Sharjah to improve roads and improve infrastructure. Because of this, the problem of traffic jam in the city has increased significantly in the last two weeks. To avoid this effect, people living here and Indian expatriates visiting Dubai have made major changes in their daily routine.

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has said that the purpose of these works is to further improve the road network so that traffic can flow smoothly in future. On the orders of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, a major project worth Dh750 million has been launched, which includes the improvement of Al Taawun Corridor and Al Khan Street. The first part of this project is expected to open by November 2026.

Important diversions and dates

Authorities have imposed traffic diversions on certain routes, which every pedestrian should be aware of:

• Diversion between Industrial Area 12 and Industrial Area 13 has started from 30 June 2026, which will remain effective till 30 August 2026.
• Due to the Al Taawun Tunnel project, part of Al Taawun Street is closed from 13 June 2026. Motorists are now being directed via Al Corniche Street.
• Diversion has been implemented on Al Khan Road from June 6, 2026 due to road expansion and bridge construction.

SRTA has appealed to all the drivers to follow the traffic signals and use only the suggested alternative routes so that the journey remains safe and the jam is reduced.

People are adopting these methods to avoid traffic

Especially for those expatriates who travel daily between Sharjah and Dubai, this time is quite challenging. To avoid jams and wastage of time, people are adopting these methods:

• Making changes to your morning and evening routine.
• Reaching office before time and leaving after waiting for a while after finishing work.
• Using a flexible work schedule so that one does not have to be on the road during peak hours.
• Explore interior roads rather than congested main roads.
• Try such routes where there are more traffic signals but less bottlenecks or jams.
• Changing your after-work plans so that you don’t have to travel during heavy traffic.
• Preparing yourself for a long journey in the coming few months until the reform work is completed.