RCRC Announces 'Package III' of Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program
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 SAR8 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 three to four years, includes the following projects:
1. Jeddah Road Development Project (29 km) – With its 14 bridges and five main lanes, it will enhance overall road performance and expand corridors to accommodate increasing daily traffic, with a capacity of up to 353,000 vehicles per day.
2. 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 four bridges, four main lanes, and two tunnels, with a capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles per day.
3. Thumamah Road Development Project – Eastern Section (8 km) – It will include three bridges and three tunnels, linking major mobility axes across northern and eastern Riyadh, with a capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles per day.
4. King Abdulaziz Road Development Project – Northern Section (4.7 km) - It will expand network capacity and improve traffic efficiency, with its four bridges, four main lanes, and one tunnel, with a capacity of up to 450,000 vehicles per day.
5. Othman bin Affan Road Development Project – Northern Section (4.3 km) – Its seven bridges and significant upgraded areas will enhance traffic flow across northern Riyadh, with a capacity of up to 500,000 vehicles per day.
6. Engineering Enhancements for Congested Areas – Phase II – This project targets eight 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.
In February 2020, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the RCRC Board of Directors, directed the development of Riyadh’s major road axes.
RCRC subsequently launched Package 1 in August 2024 with four projects totaling SAR13 billion, followed by Package 2 in February 2025 with eight projects exceeding SAR8 billion. Additional program phases will be announced in due course.
