Tired of getting lost around KAFD? A major roadwork development is coming
The project covers approximately 20 kilometres
An insider’s tip for driving in Riyadh is to always be very (and we mean VERY) careful and vigilant when driving around the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). One wrong turn, and it adds about 20 minutes to your commute (and that’s during off-traffic hours). You’ll be happy to know that a KAFD roadwork development is underway.
According to Saudi Gazette, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is implementing a major road network development project around the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) as part of the broader Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Roads Development Program.
As previously mentioned, the project covers approximately 20 kilometres and focuses on upgrading roads surrounding KAFD to improve traffic flow and connectivity in the capital.
The new KAFD roadwork development includes the enhancement of three major intersections and the construction of 19 bridges. The bridges are designed to ease congestion and improve access to the district and surrounding areas.
The development also targets three of Riyadh’s most important roads, including the Northern Ring Road, Al-Takhassusi Road, and King Fahd Road. The upgrades aim to raise service levels, reduce traffic bottlenecks, and strengthen links between key parts of the city.
The construction includes the installation of 227 structural columns, ranging in height from 3.5 metres to 29.5 metres, adding to the scale and engineering complexity of the project.
Once completed, the program is expected to enhance traffic efficiency, increase average vehicle speeds, shorten travel times, and support a more integrated and reliable road network across Riyadh.
Other roadworks planned for Riyadh
Announced earlier this year, the capital will also start roadworks on several other key roads including Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road Development Project, with a length of nine kilometres, which includes the development of four main intersections, the construction of three bridges, and two tunnels, which contribute to raising the road’s capacity to 200,000 vehicles per day. Read the full list.
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