Umovity, the joint brand uniting Econolite and PTV Group – together with Tatweer have successfully deployed the first adaptive ramp metering system in the Middle East. The system uses real-time data to regulate traffic entering the highway with the aim of reducing congestion on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street, one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest corridors.

Additionally, the system is touted to deliver estimated savings of up to $2.6 million annually in delay-related costs.

The project combines Econolite’s software for real-time local control with ST Engineering’s advanced traffic management software for ramp metering coordination and monitoring.

Tatweer led local engineering, system integration, and deployment as to align with Abu Dhabi’s broader intelligent transport vision and designed for interoperability with the Emirate’s Intelligent Transport Central Platform (ITCP). Already used for real-time traffic modelling, simulation, and network prediction, the system will seek to ensure long-term integration and provides a scalable foundation for future expansion.

Umovity Software CEO, Nicholas Ghia, said: “This project demonstrates the real strength of Umovity - combining Econolite’s field-proven traffic control technologies with a broader ecosystem of advanced traffic management and analytics capabilities. “By delivering a solution that integrates seamlessly into Abu Dhabi’s existing mobility platform, we are enabling measurable impact - reducing congestion, improving travel reliability, and creating long-term value for the city. This is exactly the kind of collaborative, future-ready approach needed to scale intelligent transport systems.