Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has confirmed that two additional checkpoints will join the emirate’s Darb toll system next month, with operations set to begin on May 4, 2026.
The expansion targets two key corridors: the Al Qurm Toll Gate, positioned on Wahat Al Karama Street at the junction with Sheikh Zayed Street, and the Ghantoot Toll Gate on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in the Ghantoot area bordering Dubai. Both gates will run around the clock.
According to Khaleej Times, commuters travelling the E11 highway between the two emirates had already spotted the newly installed structures in mid-April — more than two weeks before the official announcement. Gantry-style equipment was observed along the southbound lane toward Abu Dhabi just past the Dubai–Abu Dhabi border near Ghantoot, and along the northbound approach toward Dubai before Exit 403. A second set of installations had also been noticed by motorists in the Al Qurm area, covering both directions of travel.
The standard crossing fee has been set at Dh4 per pass. Exemptions will continue to apply to one registered vehicle each for senior citizens, people of determination, low-income citizens, and retirees.
The ITC said site selection was driven by specialised traffic studies that assessed congestion levels, travel patterns, and the viability of nearby alternative routes. Motorists who want to bypass the Al Qurm gate can use Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street or Arabian Gulf Street, while those avoiding the Ghantoot checkpoint may take Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Street instead.
The authority framed the move as part of broader efforts to improve the efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s road network and ease congestion on primary arterials.
