The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced Package 3 of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program, comprising six major projects with a total budget of more than SAR 8 billion.
This package is part of RCRC’s efforts to expand Riyadh’s transport infrastructure, enhance connectivity across the capital, and position the city as a leading regional hub for sustainable mobility and logistics services, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Package 3, scheduled for completion within 3-4 years, includes the following projects:
- Jeddah Road Development Project (29 km) – With its 14 bridges and 5 main lanes, it will enhance overall road performance and expand corridors to accommodate increasing daily traffic, with a capacity of up to 353k vehicles per day.
- Taif Road Development Project (15 km) – It will improve traffic flow and enhance connectivity between the Southern and Western districts and the city center. It features 4 bridges, 4 main lanes, and 2 tunnels, with a capacity of up to 200k vehicles per day.
- Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Section (8 km) – It will include 3 bridges and 3 tunnels, linking major mobility axes across Northern and Eastern Riyadh, with a capacity of up to 200k vehicles per day.
- King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Section (4.7 km) – It will expand network capacity and improve traffic efficiency, with its 4 bridges, 4 main lanes, and 1 tunnel, with a capacity of up to 450k vehicles per day.
- Othman bin Affan Road Development Project – Northern Section (4.3 km) – Its 7 bridges and significant upgraded areas will enhance traffic flow across Northern Riyadh, with a capacity of up to 500k vehicles per day.
- Engineering Enhancements for Congested Areas – Phase II – This project targets 8 locations across the city’s road network, where advanced engineering solutions will be applied to reduce congestion and improve intersection performance, raising the traffic capacity by 40-60%.
To minimize temporary impacts on traffic flow and nearby communities, RCRC has prepared a comprehensive traffic diversion plan, in coordination with relevant city authorities, ensuring uninterrupted mobility during construction.
RCRC earlier launched Package 1 in August 2024 with four projects totaling SAR 13 billion, followed by Package 2 in February 2025 with eight projects exceeding SAR 8 billion.
