RIYADH: Work has begun on a major road development project in Riyadh aimed at improving traffic flow and strengthening connections between key areas of the capital.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Sunday the start of construction on two new bridges as a part of the Taif Road Development Project, which will upgrade the road’s intersections with Najd Road and Asir Road.
The project is expected to enhance connectivity between Qiddiya in western Riyadh and the capital’s Ring Road and Jeddah Road to the east, while reducing travel times along one of the city’s busiest transport corridors.
According to the commission, the 15-km project includes the construction of bridges and upgrades to the main road network. Once completed, the corridor’s capacity is expected to reach around 200,000 vehicles per day.
The redevelopment of the Najd and Asir intersections will include an integrated system of bridges and traffic lanes designed to improve traffic movement, reduce congestion and increase transport efficiency.
The commission said digital platforms and navigation applications will be updated regularly to provide motorists with information on construction progress and traffic diversions.
The Taif project forms part of Riyadh’s wider development program, which includes the construction and upgrading of more than 500 km of roads across the capital.
The initiative aims to improve existing transport corridors, create new routes and strengthen links between key parts of the city as Saudi Arabia continues efforts to develop an integrated and sustainable urban transport network in line with its Vision 2030 goals.
