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Abu Dhabi fog alert: Speed limit activated on key roads, police issue caution

Fog and reduced visibility are affecting parts of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning, with motorists urged to exercise caution. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog alert from 1am to 9am on September 30, warning of fog and mist in several areas, with visibility dropping below 1,000 metres in affected locations. Abu Dhabi Police has activated 80km/h speed limits on several roads as…

Abu Dhabi fog alert: Speed limit activated on key roads, police issue caution

Abu Dhabi faced a fog alert on Wednesday morning, September 30, with reduced visibility affecting certain areas. The National Centre of Meteorology warned of fog and mist, with visibility dropping below 1,000 meters in affected locations.

To address the hazardous conditions, Abu Dhabi Police activated 80km/h speed limits on several key roads. Motorists were advised to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.

The roads under the 80km/h speed limit include Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road from Al Mugheirah Bridge to Gareen Al Aish Bridge, Sheikh Salama Bint Butti Road from Zayed City to Umm Al Hosn Road, and Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan the First Road from Zayed City to Ghayathi.

Drivers were instructed to reduce their speed, maintain extra distance between vehicles, and adhere to official traffic instructions during the fog.

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