Abu Dhabi roads speed-limited to 80km/h due to fog visibility
Fog alerts went out in the emirate of Abu Dhabi early this morning (Sunday), calling on people to be vigilant while driving as there was reduced is horizontal visibility during fog formation.
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Fog alerts were issued in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning, reducing horizontal visibility and prompting authorities to enforce temporary speed restrictions on major roads. Abu Dhabi police called on drivers to adhere to variable speeds displayed on signposts and electronic guidance boards. Authorities have now announced that speeds on outer roads of Abu Dhabi Emirate have returned to specified limits after the fog cleared. The following roads had speed reductions to 80km/h during the fog: Mohammed Bin Rashid road (Saih Al Sidirah - Kizad), Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Khatim - Al Nahda), Sweihan road (Zayed City Roundabout - Sweihan Al Baydawi Roundabout), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (Al Falah Bridge - Saih Shuaib), and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (Al Shahama Bridge – Saih Shuaib).
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Reported by: Gulf News 16 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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