Make sure to have your playlists ready, it is going to be a long ride with Riyadh roads closed for Trump’s visit
The Kingdom has welcomed U.S President Donald Trump for his second official foreign visit after being sworn in for the first time.
The streets lined with fluttering Saudi and American flags as well as gridlocks as Riyadh roads closed for Trump’s visit following him touching down in capital on Monday, May 12.
The closures took effect from last night and have people turning and merging onto longer ways to their destinations.
If you plan on taking on the city for the next few days, we recommend taking the Riyadh Metro.
Riyadh roads closed for Trump’s visit 2025
US President Donald Trump touched down in Riyadh on Tuesday, greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he kicked off a whirlwind four-day Gulf tour. Tagging along? A powerhouse squad of American business bigwigs—including none other than Tesla’s Elon Musk, also serving as a Trump adviser. First stop: Riyadh, where the buzz is all about the Saudi-US Investment Forum. Then it’s wheels up to Qatar on Wednesday and the UAE on Thursday. Buckle up—this Gulf trip’s got major deal-making energy.
Riyadh roads closed for Trump’s visit location
- King Salman Road (east to west)
- King Khalid Road (north to south)
- King Fahd Road (north to south of Khurais Road)
Expect tight security and road closures around key spots like,
- King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Turaif Historic District
- Al-Yamamah Palace
- The Royal Court
- Guest Palaces. West Riyadh
- The Diplomatic Quarter
- Diriyah—will also see partial shutdowns at entry and exit points. Meanwhile, At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, and Zallal in Diriyah are off-limits through Wednesday. Plan ahead and expect delays.
Riyadh roads closed for Trump’s visit dates and times
On Tuesday May 13, the aforementioned areas will be closed about 70% to 80% from 8am to 11am, noon to 4.30pm and 6pm to 11pm. For Wednesday, May 14, about 70% to 80% of these roads will be closed from 6am to 6pm.
Saudi transportation
Since the metro has opened, the city’s traffic has eased. Not only buses and metro, the capital has also introduced the bus on demand service which will take you anywhere in the city. The Red Sea City has also joined in the fun and introduced its fresh fleet of eco-friendly buses.
Until Wed May 14. Across Riyadh, rcrc.com.
