Abu Dhabi Fog Alert: 80km/h Speed Limit Announced on Two Roads

An Abu Dhabi fog notice has been issued due to limited visibility in several areas of the emirate, and Abu Dhabi Police have implemented a temporary 80km/h speed limit on two routes.

The restrictions apply to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road between Al Hayer and Masakin, as well as Taf Road between Al Sad and Suwayhan. Drivers utilising these routes have been instructed to adhere to the speed displayed on electronic road signs.

Police have also warned motorists to use caution when driving in places where fog or mist has hampered visibility. The temporary limit is intended for situations where drivers may have reduced sight on the impacted roads.

Abu Dhabi Fog Alert Covers Two Roads

The 80km/h limit applies to particular areas rather than the full road network. The impacted length of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road connects Al Hayer and Masakin.

The second location is Taf Road, where a temporary speed limit exists between Al Sad and Suwayhan.

Motorists should pay attention to electronic signs on the road and adjust their driving to the situation. Abu Dhabi Police has explicitly encouraged vehicles to adhere to the speed limit and use caution in places with restricted visibility.

The road restrictions are imposed because weather conditions are likely to bring fog or mist to portions of Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology predicts fog or mist over certain coastal and inland areas overnight and into Tuesday morning as humidity rises.

Abu Dhabi Fog Alert as Humidity Rises

Along with the chance of fog and mist, the weather forecast predicts clouds forming over eastern portions in the afternoon. Daytime temperatures may reach 42°C.

The shifting conditions are associated with increased humidity, which can contribute to fog production when other appropriate weather conditions exist. The NCM has previously said that stable weather, light winds, and clear skies are among the factors that promote fog formation.

Fog has increased more frequency as mornings and nights turn cooler and humidity rises. These conditions might reduce visibility for road users, making temporary speed limits especially important for vehicles on the two impacted routes.

Police advise drivers utilising Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road or Taf Road to adhere to the speed indicated on electronic signs and drive carefully where visibility is limited.

The 80km/h speed limit remains in place on the specified road sections, while the overall forecast predicts fog or mist in some coastal and inland locations overnight and into Tuesday morning.