Traffic opens on extended Third Ring Road in Makkah

The Royal Commission for the City of Makkah and the Holy Sites has announced the opening of traffic on the extended section of the Third Ring Road project, one of four ring roads encircling Makkah.

The commission stated that the project aims to enhance the efficiency of the road network and facilitate access for residents and visitors of the Al-Mursalat and Al-Aziziyah districts. It also significantly reduces travel times to the Grand Mosque and the Jamarat facility in Mina by up to 90%.

Impact indicators for the project show a marked improvement in mobility during peak periods and seasons. The travel distance for those coming from the Prince Muteb intersection to the Grand Mosque has decreased from 16.5 km to 6.5 km, and to the Jamarat facility from 12 km to 4 km.

The road has a capacity of up to 170,000 vehicles daily in both directions. The new section extends along the western part of the Third Ring Road, from the Prince Muteb intersection to the Grand Mosque intersection, passing through the Prince Sultan intersection.

The commission emphasized that the project embodies the concept of accessibility by connecting the city’s main destinations, easing traffic congestion on surrounding roads, and enhancing infrastructure readiness, especially during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

The commission continues to implement road and transport system development projects as part of its efforts to build a more integrated and efficient road network, improving quality of life and facilitating movement for residents and pilgrims.