Abu Dhabi will introduce two new toll gates operating 24 hours a day starting Monday as part of efforts to enhance road network efficiency in the capital. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) announced that these new toll gates will complement the four existing ones, which currently charge drivers only during peak hours.

The newly established toll gates are the Al Qurm Toll Gate on Wahat Al Karama Street, located at the entrance to Sheikh Zayed Street, and the Ghantoot Toll Gate situated on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot. Motorists using these gates will be charged Dh4 per crossing, consistent with the standard toll rate in Abu Dhabi.

In line with existing toll policies, several categories of motorists remain exempt from toll payments for a single registered vehicle. These include senior citizens, people of determination, retired citizens, and low-income residents.

For drivers seeking to avoid these tolls, Abu Dhabi Mobility has designated alternative routes. To bypass the Al Qurm Toll Gate, motorists can use Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street or Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street when traveling to or from downtown Abu Dhabi. Those wishing to avoid the Ghantoot Toll Gate are advised to take Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Street.

The capital currently has four other toll gates located on the main bridges connecting Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland: Al Maqta’ Toll Gate on Al Maqta’ Bridge, Rabdan Toll Gate on Musaffah Bridge, Sas Al Nakhl Toll Gate on Sheikh Zayed Bridge, and Al Saadiyat Toll Gate on Sheikh Khalifa Bridge. These gates have been operational since 2021 and impose charges only during morning and evening rush hours.

All toll gates in Abu Dhabi are managed by Q-Mobility, a transport solutions company owned by the sovereign investor ADQ.

Reactions from motorists reflect differing perspectives. Some drivers are considering modifying their routes to avoid additional toll costs. Rana Hossam, a public relations consultant residing in Dubai who travels to Yas Island thrice weekly, said she plans to explore toll-free alternatives. Conversely, an engineer working in KEZAD expressed a preference to maintain his current route via Sheikh Khalifa Bridge despite daily charges of Dh8, citing the trip’s speed and convenience. He also suggested that the new toll gates might help alleviate traffic congestion.

The introduction of round-the-clock toll gates marks a notable shift in Abu Dhabi's approach to traffic management, aiming to improve flow and reduce congestion while offering alternatives for motorists.