Abu Dhabi lowers speed limits on one key road; Dubai Marathon causes route diversions

Abu Dhabi is experiencing a blanket of fog this morning

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Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor
Fog might cause some slowdown in traffic
Fog might cause some slowdown in traffic
Gulf News

If you are out and about on Dubai roads this morning, you need to know about certain closures and diversions because of the many events taking place today.

For Dubai Marathon, for instance, which is currently underway, certain routes are being redirected. Certain road sections will be temporarily closed to allow runners to pass safely and will reopen once the race concludes.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority have thus asked commuters to plan their journeys in advance and follow directional signs to reach their destinations with minimal disruption.

In Abu Dhabi as well you can expect a slight tweak to roads. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) – AD Mobility announced partial road closure on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street and Al Bateen Street today.

Abu Dhabi Police also put forth a notice this morning on X saying that the speed on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Intl. road has been reduced to 80km/h because of fog affecting visibility.

It also urged all motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar
Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor
Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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