Riyadh Royal Commission reports progress on three tunnels and bridge in Al-Thumama
Construction advances on the 10-km Al-Thumama Middle Corridor, part of efforts to boost Riyadh’s road network and ease traffic flow across the capital.
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Construction is progressing on the 10-kilometer Al-Thumama Middle Corridor development, part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's efforts to enhance the road network and improve traffic flow in the capital.
Currently, three tunnels and a bridge are being built at the intersections of Al-Thumama Road with King Abdulaziz Road and Imam Saud bin Faisal Road. This is part of a broader package that includes 11 overpasses, five tunnels, and upgrades to several major intersections. The project aims to increase the corridor’s capacity to accommodate around 200,000 vehicles daily by providing three main lanes in each direction, improving connectivity between east and west Riyadh and reducing travel times.
Fieldwork is accompanied by a comprehensive traffic management plan coordinated with relevant authorities. The plan includes temporary and upgraded detours with clearly marked alternative routes, supported by guidance signs and maps to ensure driver safety and maintain traffic flow.
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The Al-Thumama Middle Corridor development is part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's program to upgrade the capital’s ring and main road corridors. The program covers the construction and improvement of more than 500 kilometers of roads, enhancing existing routes, strengthening connections, and adding new roads to build an integrated, sustainable urban transport system that meets Riyadh’s rapid growth and improves quality of life.