Riyadh Royal Commission builds 4.7 km tunnel on King Abdulaziz Road

As part of efforts to enhance the road network and improve traffic flow on a key corridor, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City is continuing development works on King Abdulaziz Road, including the construction of a tunnel at the intersection with Anas bin Malik Road. The project aims to boost the efficiency of the intersection and strengthen connectivity between neighboring districts and areas.

In conjunction with these construction activities, a traffic diversion will be implemented at the intersection starting November 6, 2026. This will involve a complete closure of the main King Abdulaziz Road, with traffic rerouted through service roads featuring three lanes in each direction to ensure continued movement during the works. Alternative routes will be prepared and guidance signs installed to ensure road user safety and organize vehicle flow, in line with a comprehensive traffic management plan coordinated with relevant authorities.

The King Abdulaziz Road development is part of the program to upgrade Riyadh’s ring and main road corridors. This section of the program spans 4.7 kilometers and includes the construction of four bridges and the tunnel, increasing capacity to over 450,000 vehicles daily. The project aims to enhance road connectivity, improve traffic flow, raise service levels, and reduce travel times.

The program to develop Riyadh’s ring and main road corridors supports the city’s transport system and prepares it to become a major hub for sustainable transport and logistics services in the Middle East. The initiative involves developing and upgrading over 500 kilometers of road network in the capital by adding new roads, enhancing existing main corridors, and improving their interconnections.

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