Riyadh: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced Package 3 of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program, which includes six major projects with a budget exceeding SAR8 billion. This initiative is part of RCRC's strategy to enhance Riyadh's transport infrastructure, improve connectivity across the capital, and support the city's ambition to become a leading regional hub for sustainable mobility and logistics, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Package 3 is expected to be completed within three to four years and incorporates several key projects. The Jeddah Road Development Project spans 29 km and features 14 bridges and five main lanes, designed to handle up to 353,000 vehicles per day. The Taif Road Development Project, covering 15 km, aims to improve traffic flow between the southern and western districts and the city center, with a capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles per day.
The Thumamah Road Development Project - Eastern Section, covering 8 km, includes three bridges and three tunnels, enhancing connectivity in northern and eastern Riyadh with a capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles daily. The King Abdulaziz Road Development Project - Northern Section, at 4.7 km, will expand network capacity with four bridges, four main lanes, and one tunnel, accommodating up to 450,000 vehicles per day. The Othman bin Affan Road Development Project - Northern Section, spanning 4.3 km, features seven bridges and will manage up to 500,000 vehicles per day.
The Engineering Enhancements for Congested Areas - Phase II aims to address congestion at eight key locations through advanced engineering solutions, increasing traffic capacity by 40-60%. To ensure minimal disruption during construction, RCRC has developed a comprehensive traffic diversion plan in collaboration with city authorities.
In February 2020, 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 primary road axes. RCRC launched Package 1 in August 2024, followed by Package 2 in February 2025. Further phases of the program will be announced in the future.