Traffic update: Morning fog disrupts Abu Dhabi commute as authorities warn motorists to drive with caution

On Wednesday morning, dense fog enveloped Abu Dhabi, causing significant disruptions to the city's morning commute. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned that visibility would remain low until approximately 8:30 am, prompting Abu Dhabi Police to release a caution alert urging motorists to exercise extreme caution. Live traffic maps revealed congestion building up on several major roads, including the E11, E30, E22, and E75, with reports of slow-moving traffic stretching for miles in some areas.

The E11, particularly between Old Rahba and Al Shahama New, saw heavy build-ups near SEHA – Al Rahba Hospital and AlWahda Academy. Further south, congestion was dense around the Rabdan interchange near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, extending towards Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Mazyad Mall. The E75 near Al Faya Industrial and Al Faya South also experienced significant slowdowns, along with the E22 near Bani Yas and Mafraq Industrial Area interchanges.

Traffic near Zayed International Airport, along E20 and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, was similarly affected, with amber and red stretches indicating reduced speeds. Abu Dhabi Police emphasized the need for motorists to drive with caution, reduce speeds in line with variable speed limit signs, maintain safe following distances, and avoid sudden changes in lane or overtaking. They also advised drivers to use low-beam headlights and pull over safely if visibility dropped sharply, rather than stopping in a live lane.