en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the fourth phase of the Riyadh Main Roads and Ring Road Axes Development Plan, with a project investment of 98 billion Saudi Riyals (approximately $2.6 billion).

This phase primarily involves upgrading four major highway corridors, with a total length exceeding 40 kilometers, aiming to enhance the capital's traffic capacity and road network connectivity. According to the RCRC, this phase of development will construct 14 major interchanges, 5 tunnels, 33 bridges, and 6 pedestrian bridges. Upon completion, this infrastructure is expected to accommodate over 950,000 vehicles daily.

The new project will upgrade several specific roads. The southern section, Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah Road, spanning 12 kilometers, will feature 6 new major interchanges, 22 bridges, and 3 tunnels, with a daily capacity of 350,000 vehicles. The central section, Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, stretching 9 kilometers, includes 3 interchanges, 2 tunnels, and 6 bridges, with an estimated daily capacity of 200,000 vehicles. The 6-kilometer Prince Mishal bin Abdulaziz Road project includes 2 interchanges, 2 bridges, and 4 pedestrian bridges, designed for a daily capacity of 200,000 vehicles. Meanwhile, the 13-kilometer Najmuddin Al-Ayoubi Road (western section) will be upgraded, including 3 interchanges, 3 bridges, and 2 pedestrian bridges, accommodating 200,000 vehicles daily.

This project is part of Riyadh's urban expansion plan, aimed at alleviating road congestion, improving overall road network efficiency, and solidifying the city's status as a global hub for major events. The overall Main Roads and Ring Road Axes Development Plan was launched by Saudi Prime Minister and RCRC Chairman Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, covering over 500 kilometers of Riyadh's road network. It aims to upgrade existing routes, open new corridors, and establish an efficient integrated system by 2030. The RCRC stated that the plan is designed to reduce travel times, improve daily traffic, and enhance quality of life in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

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