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- Eight new projects, costing around SR8 billion, are second phase of Road Development Program for capital
RIYADH: The second phase of a project to expand Riyadh’s road network and improve traffic congestion has been announced.
The eight new projects, costing around SR8 billion ($2.13 billion), are the second phase of the Road Development Program for the capital, announced by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
As part of the works, a 20km road network surrounding King Abdullah Financial District will be developed to include three intersections and 19 bridges. Two major intersections will be constructed on Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz I Road in the northern part of Riyadh, as well as three bridges and a tunnel, increasing road capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day.
In the center of Riyadh, five intersections will be upgraded on the Thumamah Road axis, and 11 bridges and five tunnels will be constructed, also increasing road capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day.
Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road will have four main intersections, three bridges and two tunnels, increasing capacity to 200,000 vehicles daily. Dirab Road, where there will be two main intersections and nine bridges, will see an increased vehicle capacity of 340,000 vehicles per day.
Imam Muslim Road will serve as the future southern extension of the Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz I axis with the construction of four main intersections and four bridges, increasing capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day. Connecting King Salman Road in the east and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road in the north, an intersection bridge is planned to enhance traffic flow in the area.
The final project in this phase will see engineering modifications for high congestion areas, an extension of work started in the first phase which will improve congestion during peak traffic hours.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City is working with the relevant authorities to ensure seamless traffic flow during the works, which are expected to take around three years.
In the meantime, the Road Development Program for Circular and Main Axes in Riyadh will be working to support the city’s increasing population, improve connectivity, boost traffic flow, increase travel speeds and decrease travel time, and ease cross-city transportation.
Launched by the RCRC in August 2024, the first phase included four projects with a total worth of SR13 billion.