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Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program

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About the Program

Launched in 2019 (1441 AH) by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program covers over 500 kilometers of road enhancements in the city of Riyadh. This program includes constructing new roads, upgrading existing main roads, and enhancing connectivity throughout the city.

Program Key Components ‎

The key components of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program ‎include:‎

  1. Development of the Second Southern Ring Road
  2. Development of Wadi Laban Suspension Bridge Two Parallel Bridges and ‎Intersection of the Western Ring Road with Jeddah Road ‎
  3. Development of Western Section of Thumama Road Axis ‎
  4. Development of Extension Taif Road from the Laban Neighborhood to Qiddiya ‎
  5. Development of King Fahd Road (capacity upgrade)‎
  6. Development of the First Ring Road (capacity upgrade)‎
  7. Development of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Road
  8. Development of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz I Road axis
  9. Development of Al-Thuamamah Road axis (middle and eastern sections)‎
  10. Development of Dirab Road
  11. Development of Al-Urubah Road axis – Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Road
  12. Development of Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Road
  13. Development of Prince Mishaal Road axis – Taif Road
  14. Expansion of Jeddah Road
  15. Development of Najm al-Din Ayyubi Road

Program Goals

This program is set to bring significant benefits to the city of Riyadh, its residents, and visitors. The most notable expected outcomes include:

  • Addressing the needs of Riyadh’s growing population and major development projects by guiding urban

  • Implementing over 500 kilometers of road enhancements in the city of Riyadh

  • Meeting both current and future transportation demands.

  • Enhancing connectivity across the city by facilitating smoother traffic flow, increasing average travel speeds, and reducing commute times along the city’s road network.

  • Optimizing the management of transit traffic through the main roads and ensuring easy access to areas with key development projects.

  • Improving quality of life by promoting Riyadh’s economic, urban, environmental, cultural, and tourism profile.

  • Supporting Riyadh’s competitiveness as a prime investment destination and a global hub for business and tourism.

Program Phases

The program follows a structured, multi-phase approach, with each phase ‎comprising planned projects focused on the comprehensive development of ‎Riyadh’s ring and main road network. The aim is to upgrade the city’s transportation ‎infrastructure and position Riyadh as a strategic hub for sustainable transport and ‎logistics in the Middle East. This ambitious initiative will ultimately transform the ‎capital into a world-class metropolis, fully aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision ‎‎2030.‎

First Phase’s Projects

The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced in August 2024 the commencement of the First Phase of Riyadh’s main and ring road development program. This phase includes the awarding of four major projects with a combined budget exceeding SAR 13 billion.

Second Southern Ring Road Project

The construction of the Second Southern Ring Road, a 56-kilometer stretch extending from the new Al-Kharj Road in the east to Jeddah Road in the west. The project will feature four lanes for the main road in each direction, three service road lanes per direction, 10 main intersections, and 32 bridges, in addition to increasing the road capacity to 4,440,000 vehicles per day.

Wadi Laban Suspension Bridge Two Parallel Bridges Project

The construction of two parallel bridges alongside the existing Wadi Laban suspension bridge. The project also includes the development of a 4-kilometer stretch of the Western Ring Road at its intersection with Jeddah Road, along with the construction of four additional bridges at the Western Ring Road and Jeddah Road junction.

Western Section of Thumama Road Axis Project

The development of the western section of the Thumama Road Axis, a 6-kilometer stretch extending from King Khalid Road in the west to King Fahd Road in the east.

Extension Taif Road from the Laban Neighborhood to Qiddiya Project

The extension project of Taif Road from the Laban neighborhood to Qiddiya, covering 16 kilometers from the western end of Taif Road in Laban to the Qiddiya project