Etihad Rail closes Emirates Road nightly for Sharjah infrastructure works

Motorists traveling from Dubai to Sharjah face daily four-hour road closures on Emirates Road (E611) starting Friday, 30 October, to accommodate essential Etihad Rail infrastructure work. The temporary traffic restrictions will remain in effect until Sunday, 15 November 2026. Etihad Rail announced that the E611 in the direction of Sharjah will be closed daily between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. The works are concentrated near key landmarks, including Maleha Street and the Sharjah Mosque, as the national carrier integrates rail tracks and support structures across the inter-emirate highway. Affected routes and timing The nightly closures specifically target the E611 corridor, a primary artery for heavy vehicles and commuters moving between the two emirates. While the direction from Dubai to Sharjah is restricted during the four-hour window, authorities have advised drivers to seek alternative routes such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) or the Sharjah-Kalba Road (S116). Etihad Rail confirmed the schedule aims to minimize disruption by operating during low-traffic periods. However, motorists traveling during early morning hours are advised to allow for significant travel delays and follow all temporary signage installed near the construction zones. Expanding the national network The infrastructure work is a component of the UAE’s broader strategy to link major industrial and residential hubs via the national rail network. This development comes as Etihad Rail prepares to…