Transport authority resumes final phase of Al-Sail Al-Kabir–Riyadh-Taif road link

The General Authority for Roads has announced the resumption of the final phase of the project linking Al-Sail Al-Kabir Road with the Riyadh-Taif highway, with 72% of the work now complete following the construction of 22.7 km out of the total 24.7 km project length.

The authority explained that the project extends from the intersection of Al-Sail Road with the Riyadh-Taif highway to the Miqat Qarn Al-Manazil. The resumption of work comes after the relocation of all utilities that previously obstructed the road’s path.

Current efforts are focused on completing the 2 km connection area with Al-Sail Al-Kabir Road, as well as work on secondary roads and the construction of an underpass bridge.

The authority stated that the project includes a dual carriageway with three lanes in each direction and a central median, along with 37 box and pipe culverts for stormwater drainage, and five bridges—three over valleys and two at intersections—to ensure the highest standards of safety and engineering quality.

The authority emphasized that the project is a top priority among key road corridors and, once completed, will facilitate the movement of pilgrims and visitors to the Holy Mosque, improve the flow of trucks from Jeddah Islamic Port, ease traffic congestion in the Al-Sail Al-Saghir area, reduce travel times, enhance logistics services, and support sustainable development in nearby communities, in line with the objectives of the road sector program.