The Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches First Phase of Main Road and Ring Road Development Program
The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced 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. Awarding contracts for the subsequent phases of the program will be announced over the coming period.
The program aims to enhance Riyadh’s ring and main roads, while improving the city’s transportation network and strengthening connectivity across its various regions. This initiative aligns with the goals 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 four projects included in the first phase are:
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.
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.
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.
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.
To ensure smooth traffic flow on roads affected by these projects, the RCRC has developed a traffic diversion management plan in collaboration with relevant city agencies and stakeholders.
Launched in 2019 (1441 AH) by HRH Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and RCRC Chairman, the Ring Roads 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.
The program will bring substantial benefits to Riyadh, its residents, and visitors. It is designed to accommodate the city’s rapid population growth, support large-scale development projects, and address current and future transportation needs. Key advantages include enhanced traffic flow, increased average driving speeds, reduced travel times, and improved access to major urban developments. The program will also improve quality of life, bolster Riyadh’s economic, urban, environmental, cultural, and tourism sectors, and enhance its competitiveness as a global business and investment hub.
The first phase’s projects are expected to be completed within three to four years.