The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the commencement ‎of eight projects under the second phase of the Main and Ring Road Development ‎Program, with a total cost of over SAR 8 billion.

Launched by His Royal Highness the ‎Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and RCRC Chairman, the Ring Roads Axes ‎Development Program is designed to enhance Riyadh’s main and ring roads, ‎improve the city’s transportation network, and enhance connectivity across its ‎regions. This initiative aligns with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, ‎positioning Riyadh as a leading global metropolis and a central hub for sustainable ‎transportation and logistics in the Middle East.‎

The eight projects included in the second phase are:

1. Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road Development Project (Northern ‎Section) – 6 km: The project features the development of two major intersections, ‎three bridges, and a tunnel, enhancing road capacity to accommodate 200,000 ‎vehicles per day. ‎
2. Al-Thumama Road Axis Development Project (Central Section) – 10 km: The ‎project features the development of five main intersections, 11 bridges, and five ‎tunnels, increasing the road’s capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day.‎
3. Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project – 9 km: The project ‎features the development of four primary intersections, three bridges, and two ‎tunnels, optimizing traffic flow and expanding the road’s capacity to 200,000 ‎vehicles per day. ‎
4. Dirab Road Development Project – 9 km: The project features the development ‎of two main intersections and nine bridges, boosting road capacity to 340,000 ‎vehicles per day . ‎
5. Imam Muslim Road Development Project – 12 km: The project features the ‎development of four main intersections and four bridges. Designed as the future ‎southern extension of Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road Axis, the project ‎will enhance traffic efficiency and increase capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day.
6. KAFD Surrounding Road Network Development Project – 20 km: The project ‎features the development of three intersections and 19 bridges, easing access to ‎King Abdullah Financial District. ‎
7. Bridge Construction at King Salman Road and Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Road ‎Intersection: The project features the development of a bridge connecting King ‎Salman Road in the east to Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Road in the north to streamline ‎traffic flow and enhance mobility ‎
8. Engineering Modifications for High-Congestion Areas (First Batch): The ‎project features the development of targeted engineering solutions to alleviate ‎congestion and enhance overall traffic flow during peak hours‎.

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City is working closely with relevant authorities ‎to ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the execution of the Second Phase ‎Projects, which are expected to be completed within approximately three years.‎

RCRC previously launched the first phase of the program on August 14, 2024, ‎comprising four projects with a total cost of SAR 13 billion. The timeline for the ‎subsequent phases will be announced in due course., statement mentioned.