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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City said in a statement that it had launched a new phase of the Taif Road Development Project centered on construction of a 311-meter-long bridge measuring 36 meters in width at the intersection with Taibah Street. This package of works extends from the Taif Road-Najd Street intersection in the west to the Western Ring Road in the east and incorporates modern pedestrian bridges to improve crossing safety. The commission noted that the completed 15-kilometer corridor will feature four main lanes in each direction to improve traffic efficiency, reduce travel times and support future demand growth.
According to the commission a temporary three-lane diversion in each direction has been activated at the Taif Road-Taibah Street intersection from July 31 to accommodate construction activities with minimal disruption. The authority is updating its digital platforms and navigation applications with real-time information on the diversions so that motorists can plan journeys and select alternate routes. Coordination with relevant authorities has ensured that the traffic management plan addresses immediate impacts on daily commutes along this key Riyadh artery.
An RCRC assessment from May placed progress on the Taif Road extension project at 65 percent completion while a subsequent announcement in June confirmed the start of construction on two additional bridges along the same route. The latest phase continues this sequence of works as the commission advances multiple packages within the overall development. Earlier statements from the commission have consistently framed these upgrades as essential to handling rising vehicle volumes in the Saudi capital.
The Taif Road initiative forms part of the commission’s citywide road development program that encompasses roughly 500 kilometers of upgrades across Riyadh according to RCRC figures. This broader effort aligns with the city’s rapid expansion and aims to modernize infrastructure supporting both residents and economic activity. Data from the commission indicate that such projects contribute to smoother mobility across key corridors that connect residential districts with commercial zones.
Modern safety elements including the new pedestrian bridges reflect the commission’s integrated approach to urban road design that combines capacity increases with protection for non-motorized users. The bridge structure at Taibah Street has been engineered to meet future traffic projections while maintaining standards for durability and flow. The commission has emphasized that all works follow detailed engineering plans developed for the full length of the Taif Road corridor.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City continues to issue regular updates on project milestones through its official channels as construction advances on the current phase. Previous phases have already delivered measurable improvements in traffic conditions along completed sections of the route. The authority’s statements confirm that similar bridge and road packages remain underway in other parts of the capital’s expanding network.
