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Main & Ring Road Axes Development Program

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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Main & Ring Roads
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Total Length
2025
Completion Year
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Increase in Capacity

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 road network efficiency

Enhancing the efficiency of Riyadh’s road network and improving traffic flow.

Developing integrated road networks

Connecting neighborhoods and urban areas through integrated main corridors.

Reducing traffic congestion

Reducing traffic congestion and improving daily travel times.

Safe and sustainable mobility

Providing a safe and sustainable traffic environment for road users.

Enhancing quality of life

Enhancing quality of life and improving Riyadh’s urban and environmental landscape.

Boosting Riyadh’s global competitiveness

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.

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Group 1

1 Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
2 Implementation of Two Bridges Parallel to the Suspended Bridge and Development of Western Ring Road & Jeddah Road Interchange
3 Taif Road Extension from Laban District to Qiddiya
4 Thumamah Road Axis Development (Western Part)

Group 2

1 Thumamah Road Axis Development (Central Part)
2 Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz I Road Development (Northern Part)
3 Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development
4 Dirab Road Development
5 Imam Muslim Road Development
6 Development of the Road Network Surrounding King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
7 King Salman Road and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Development
8 Engineering Modifications for Congested Sites – Package 1

Group 3

1 Jeddah Road Development
2 Taif Road Development
3 Thumamah Road Development (Eastern Part)
4 King Abdulaziz Road Development (Northern Part)
5 Othman bin Affan Road Development (Northern Part)
6 Engineering 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.

Road length
Length of 56 km
Road scope
From New Al-Kharj Road eastbound to Jeddah Road westbound
Bridge construction
Construction of 32 bridges
Main intersections
Implementation of 10 main interchanges
Main road lanes
4 lanes for the main road in each direction
Service road lanes
3 lanes for the service road in each direction
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Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
General view of the Second Southern Ring Road
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Eastern Ring Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Al-Kharj Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Al-Aziziah Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Al-Ha’ir Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Imam Muslim Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
One of the bridges within the Second Southern Ring Road
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Al-Nafud Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
King Salman Air Base interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Dirab Road interchange
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Second Southern Ring Road Implementation Project
Jeddah Road interchange
Two new bridges
Construction of two new bridges parallel to the suspended bridge (Wadi Laban Bridge)
interchange development
Construction of 4 bridges to develop the Western Ring Road interchange with Jeddah Road spanning 4 km
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The Two Bridges and interchange
Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
The Two Bridges and interchange
Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
The Two Bridges and interchange
Development of Western Ring Road interchange with Jeddah Road
The Two Bridges and interchange
Project to implement two bridges parallel to the suspended bridge
Road length
Length of 10 km
Number of lanes
4 lanes in each direction
Bridge 500 meters long
Construction of a 500-meters long bridge
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Taif Road Extension
Taif Road extension project in Laban district to Qiddiya
Project length
Length of 6 km
Project scope
From King Khalid Road in the west to King Fahd Road in the east
Tunnel implementation
Implementation of 3 tunnels
Construction of two bridges
Construction of two bridges
Main road lanes
3 lanes for the main road in each direction
Service road lanes
Two lanes for the service road in each direction
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Thumama Road Corridor Development
King Khalid Road interchange
Thumama Road Corridor Development
Roundabout of the western section of Thumama Road corridor
Thumama Road Corridor Development
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road interchange
Thumama Road Corridor Development
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:‏

Project Length
Over6 kmlength
Major Intersections
Development of 2 major interchanges
Bridges and Tunnel
Construction of 3 bridges and a tunnel
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Prince Turki Road Development Project
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
Prince Turki Road Development Project
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
Prince Turki Road Development Project
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road Development Project
Project Length
10 kmlength
Major Intersections
Development of 5 major interchanges
Bridge Construction
Construction of 11 bridges
Tunnel Implementation
Implementation of 5 tunnels
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Thumamah Road Axis Development Project
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project
Thumamah Road Axis Development Project (Middle Section)
Project Length
9 kmlength
Major Intersections
Development of 4 major interchanges
Bridge Construction
Construction of 3 bridges
Tunnel Implementation
Construction of 2 tunnels
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Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Intersection with Al-Sahaba Road
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Intersection with Khalid Ibn Al-Walid Road
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project
Intersection with the Eastern Ring Road
Project Length
9 km length
Major Intersections
Development of 2 major interchanges
Bridge Construction
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
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Dirab Road Development Project
Project Length
Length of 12 km
Major Intersections
Development of 4 major interchanges
Bridge Construction
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
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Imam Muslim Road Development Project
Project Length
Length of 20 km
Major Intersections
Development of 3 major interchanges
Bridge Construction
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
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
Intersection Bridge Implementation
Implementation of a bridge from King Salman Road eastbound to Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road northbound
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King Salman Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman Road with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman Road with Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Intersection Bridge Implementation Project
King Salman 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:

Project length
29 km length
Bridges
Construction of 14 bridges
Lanes
5 main lanes
Capacity
353,000 vehicles daily
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Dirab Interchange
Jeddah Road & Dhurma Road Interchange
Jeddah Road
Jeddah Road
Elevated U-turn
Jeddah Road
Najmuddin Al-Ayoubi Interchange
Jeddah Road & Najmuddin Al-Ayoubi Road Interchange
Jeddah Road
Jeddah Road
Project length
15 km length
Bridges
4 bridges
Lanes
4 main lanes
Tunnels
Two tunnels
Capacity
200,000 vehicles daily
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Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Taif Road Development Project
Project length
8 km length
Bridges
Construction of 3 bridges
Tunnels
3 tunnels
Capacity
200,000 vehicles daily
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Thumamah Road Development Project
Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Part
Thumamah Road Development Project
Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Part
Thumamah Road Development Project
Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Part
Thumamah Road Development Project
Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Part
Thumamah Road Development Project
Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Part
Project length
4.7 km length
Bridges
4 bridges
Lanes
4 main lanes
Tunnel
One tunnel
Capacity
450,000 vehicles daily
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King Abdulaziz Road Development Project
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Part
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Part
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Part
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project
King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Part
Project length
4.3 km length
Bridges
Construction of 7 bridges
Capacity
500,000 vehicles daily
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Othman ibn Affan Road Development Project
Othman ibn Affan Road & King Salman Road Interchange
Othman ibn Affan Road Development Project
Othman ibn Affan Road & Anas ibn Malik Road Interchange
Othman ibn Affan Road Development Project
Pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes in the project
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Engineering modifications for congested areas “Package Two”, improving 8 locations and increasing average capacity by 40–60%.

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