Towards a More Efficient and Sustainable Road Network…
As part of enhancing the transportation system in Riyadh and preparing it to become a leading hub for sustainable mobility and logistics services in the Middle East, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, launched the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program.
The program includes the implementation and development of more than 500 kilometers of road network across the capital, through the addition of new roads, improvement of existing main corridors, and the integration of these routes to form a cohesive and efficient network.
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Program Goals
The program represents one of the key pillars for achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 under the Quality of Life theme, through the development of an integrated and sustainable urban transport system that contributes to making Riyadh a more connected, green, and globally competitive city.
Program goals include the following:
Enhancing the efficiency of Riyadh’s road network and improving traffic flow.
Connecting neighborhoods and urban areas through integrated main corridors.
Reducing traffic congestion and improving daily travel times.
Providing a safe and sustainable traffic environment for road users.
Enhancing quality of life and improving Riyadh’s urban and environmental landscape.
Empowering Riyadh as a preferred destination for investment and a global hub for business and visitors.
Program Phases
The program is being implemented through a number of project groups that cover different areas of the city, ensuring an even distribution of efforts and the coordinated execution of works in well-organized phases.
Group 1
1Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
2Implementation of Two Bridges Parallel to the Suspended Bridge and Development of Western Ring Road & Jeddah Road Interchange
3Taif Road Extension from Laban District to Qiddiya
4Thumamah Road Axis Development (Western Part)
Group 2
1Thumamah Road Axis Development (Central Part)
2Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz I Road Development (Northern Part)
3Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development
4Dirab Road Development
5Imam Muslim Road Development
6Development of the Road Network Surrounding King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
7King Salman Road and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Development
8Engineering Modifications for Congested Sites – Package 1
Group 3
1Jeddah Road Development
2Taif Road Development
3Thumamah Road Development (Eastern Part)
4King Abdulaziz Road Development (Northern Part)
5Othman bin Affan Road Development (Northern Part)
6Engineering Modifications for Congested Sites – Package 2
Group One
Implementation works for the first group were launched on August 14, 2024, comprising four major projects with a total cost of SAR 13 billion. This group represents the foundational phase of the program, focusing on improving connectivity between the outer areas of the city and enhancing traffic flow across the western corridors.
Length of 56 km
From New Al-Kharj Road eastbound to Jeddah Road westbound
Construction of 32 bridges
Implementation of 10 main interchanges
4 lanes for the main road in each direction
3 lanes for the service road in each direction
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General view of the Second Southern Ring Road
Eastern Ring Road interchange
Al-Kharj Road interchange
Al-Aziziah Road interchange
Al-Ha’ir Road interchange
Imam Muslim Road interchange
One of the bridges within the Second Southern Ring Road
Al-Nafud Road interchange
King Salman Air Base interchange
Dirab Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Jeddah Road interchange
Construction of two new bridges parallel to the suspended bridge (Wadi Laban Bridge)
Construction of 4 bridges to develop the Western Ring Road interchange with Jeddah Road spanning 4 km
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Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
Development of Western Ring Road interchange with Jeddah Road
Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
Length of 10 km
4 lanes in each direction
Construction of a 500-meters long bridge
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Taif Road extension project in Laban district to Qiddiya
Length of 6 km
From King Khalid Road in the west to King Fahd Road in the east
Implementation of 3 tunnels
Construction of two bridges
3 lanes for the main road in each direction
Two lanes for the service road in each direction
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King Khalid Road interchange
Roundabout of the western section of Thumama Road corridor
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road interchange
Prince Mohammed bin Saad Road interchange
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Group Two
Implementation works for the second group were launched on February 2, 2025, comprising eight development projects with a total cost exceeding SAR 8 billion. This phase is distinguished by its broader geographic scope and its focus on enhancing the efficiency of the city’s internal corridors and improving connectivity between the northern, eastern, and western parts of the capital.
The eight projects included in the second phase are:
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Development of 2 major interchanges
Construction of 3 bridges and a tunnel
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Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
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Development of 5 major interchanges
Construction of 11 bridges
Implementation of 5 tunnels
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Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
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Development of 4 major interchanges
Construction of 3 bridges
Construction of 2 tunnels
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Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Intersection with Al-Sahaba Road
Intersection with Khalid Ibn Al-Walid Road
Intersection with the Eastern Ring Road
9 km length
Development of 2 major interchanges
Construction of 9 bridges
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Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Length of 12 km
Development of 4 major interchanges
Construction of 4 bridges
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Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Length of 20 km
Development of 3 major interchanges
Construction of 19 bridges
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King Abdullah Financial District Surrounding Road Network Development Project
King Abdullah Financial District Surrounding Road Network Development Project
King Abdullah Financial District Surrounding Road Network Development Project
Implementation of a bridge from King Salman Road eastbound to Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road northbound
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King Salman Road with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman Road with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman Road with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
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Engineering Modifications for Congested Sites – Package One
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Group Three
Implementation works for the third group were launched on December 29, 2025. This group includes 6 projects with a total cost exceeding SAR 8 billion, and will be implemented within 3-4 years: