RCRC kicks off 4th batch of Riyadh's road projects at SAR 9.8B

Riyadh city

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) launched the fourth batch of the Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program in Riyadh, with a total cost of SAR 9.8 billion.

The project features the development of four major road corridors spanning a combined length of 40 kilometers and includes 14 key intersections, 33 bridges, 5 tunnels, and 6 pedestrian bridges, the commission said in a statement.

Upon completion, the upgraded infrastructure will accommodate more than 950,000 vehicles per day, significantly enhancing traffic flow, improving network efficiency, and strengthening connectivity across Riyadh.

The fourth batch includes the projects of Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah Road (Southern Section). Extending 12 kilometers, the project involves executing 6 main intersections, 22 bridges, and 3 tunnels, yielding a capacity of 350,000 vehicles per day.

It also includes the project of developing Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road (Central Section), which extends over 9 kilometers and features 3 main intersections, 6 bridges, and 2 tunnels, with a daily capacity of 200,000 vehicles.

The third project is Prince Mishal bin Abdulaziz Road, which spans 6 kilometers. The project development features 2 main intersections, 2 bridges, and 4 pedestrian bridges, accommodating 200,000 vehicles daily.

Meanwhile, the fourth project is Najmuddin Al-Ayoubi Road (Western Section): Extending 13 kilometers, the project includes 3 main intersections, 3 bridges, and 2 pedestrian bridges, delivering a capacity of 200,000 vehicles per day, according to the statement.

The launch of this batch advances the Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program, reflecting integrated, long-term planning for Riyadh’s road network.

These projects will reduce daily travel times, resolve traffic congestion, increase mobility efficiency, and elevate the quality of life. By establishing a highly interconnected road network, the program will support the capital’s urban expansion, reinforce its global competitiveness, and accommodate preparations to host major global events, according to RCRC.

According to Argaam’s data, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued in February 2020 new directives on the development of main routes and ring roads in Riyadh to upgrade the city’s transportation system.

In August 2024, RCRC launched work on the projects under the program’s first batch, which included four projects at a total cost of SAR 13 billion. In February 2025, it launched work on the eight projects under the second batch, totaling more than SAR 8 billion.