These roads in Riyadh will soon handle 500,000 vehicles a day
Plus, more about a slight traffic diversion
Commutes in Riyadh getting more annoying by the minute? All that’s about to change with this new mega roadwork upgrade in Riyadh. Seven new bridges will be added as part of the city’s Othman Bin Affan Road and King Salman Road development project.
Aiming to improve traffic flow and enhance the overall mobility experience across the capital, the project spans 4.3 kilometres and includes the construction of seven new bridges alongside upgrades to existing road lanes.
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— الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض (@RCRCSA) May 20, 2026
This mega roadwork upgrade in Riyadh will increase the capacity of the corridor to accommodate approximately 500,000 vehicles per day, further strengthening connectivity between key routes in northern Riyadh. The scope of work involves upgrading major intersections at King Salman Road and Anas bin Malik Road through an integrated network of bridges ranging from two to four lanes. This will significantly enhance connectivity between the northern and southern sections of King Salman Road, reduce travel times, and improve overall traffic efficiency within the area.
The traffic diversion
RCRC has also introduced a temporary traffic diversion on the northern segment of the road, effective Thursday May 21, 2026 as part of a broader traffic management plan carried out in coordination with the relevant authorities to maintain safe and smooth traffic flow during the construction period.
Executed in two phases, the diversion plan maintains three main lanes in each direction. It also includes comprehensive directional and warning signage, real-time updates across navigation platforms, and the launch of a dedicated webpage to provide continuous updates on project progress.
Other roadworks planned for Riyadh
A new development is also coming to the KAFD which 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.
