As daily routines return to normal, traffic between Dubai and Sharjah is building up once more. Key routes like Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Ittihad Road are experiencing heavy congestion during peak hours, with travel times nearly doubling. Motorists report that journeys which once took 30–40 minutes are now stretching beyond an hour, with delays caused by increased vehicles, roadworks, and lane diversions. Daily commuters and car-lift drivers say the situation is steadily worsening across major connecting routes.