The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has confirmed the launch of Package 3 for the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Program. This latest stage of the city’s infrastructure overhaul includes six major projects. It carries a total budget of more than SAR 8 billion. The initiative is part of a wider strategy to improve connectivity and establish the capital as a top regional centre for logistics and sustainable travel. This work supports the goals set out in Saudi Vision 2030.

Work on Package 3 is expected to be finished within three to four years. A key part of the plan is the Jeddah Road Development Project. This 29 km stretch will see the construction of 14 bridges and five main lanes. Once complete, it will be able to handle up to 353k vehicles every day. Another 15 km of Taif Road will also be developed to link the city centre with southern and western districts. This section will feature four bridges and two tunnels with a daily capacity of 200k vehicles.

In the north and east of the city, the Thumamah Road project will cover 8 km. It includes three bridges and three tunnels to link major travel routes. Meanwhile, the northern section of King Abdulaziz Road will be expanded by 4.7 km. With four bridges and a tunnel, it is expected to manage 450k vehicles daily. Othman bin Affan Road will also see 4.3 km of upgrades including seven new bridges. This specific project aims to support a capacity of 500k vehicles per day.

The RCRC is also launching Phase II of its engineering enhancements for congested areas. This project targets eight specific locations where traffic flow is currently a problem. By using advanced engineering, the commission expects to increase traffic capacity by 40% to 60% in these spots. To help residents, the RCRC has coordinated a traffic diversion plan with local authorities to keep the city moving during the works.

This programme follows a 2020 directive from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the RCRC Board of Directors. Package 1 was launched in August 2024 with a SAR 13 billion budget. This was followed by an SAR 8 billion Package 2 in February 2025. Further stages of the road programme are expected to be announced in the future.