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Congested during all hours, the traffic jams can of the Saudi capital can rival those of Istanbul and Chicago and the streets are not for the faint of heart.
The Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC) has experienced it first-hand and under the leadership of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has launched the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development program.
After the launch of packages I and II in August 2024 and February 2025, RCRC has now revealed Package III.
Set to be a SAR8 billion phase, the package will feature six new projects.
Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development program
Back in February 2020, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman set the wheels in motion for a major upgrade of Riyadh’s key road networks. Fast forward to today, and the RCRC has rolled out Package I in August 2024 with four mega projects worth SAR13 billion, followed by Package II in February 2025 featuring eight more projects exceeding SAR8 billion, transforming how the city moves. And yes, smoother roads mean getting to your New Year’s Eve dinners in Riyadh faster, easier, and right on time for the countdown.
Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development program Package III
The new Riyadh Main and ring Road Axes Development program package is scheduled to be completed in the coming three to four years and will work on the following projects,
Jeddah Road Development Project (29 km)
With its 14 bridges and 5 main lanes, this project of the Riyadh Main and ring Road Axes Development program 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%.
Riyadh road expansion
The Riyadh Main Road and Axes Development program has also launched the Riyadh road expansion project. There is also the KAFD roadwork development programme which was announced on Tuesday, December 29, 2025.
