Mecca has witnessed a qualitative leap in the road system thanks to the integrated projects implemented by the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites, which contributed to raising the efficiency of traffic movement and improving the quality of life, in line with the rapid urban growth and facilitating access to the Grand Mosque and vital areas in the holy capital.

Development of roads in Makkah

The development work included the completion, implementation and operation of the four circular roads (first, second, third and fourth) with a total length of more than 105 kilometers, forming an interconnected network linking neighborhoods and main entrances, and integrated with the public transport system and smart parking.

In the framework of enhancing traffic safety, 49 smart pedestrian crossings were activated in vital locations, 14 critical points within the city were addressed, and 7 major intersections were completed.

The Third Ring Road also witnessed the completion of the Prince Miteb and Muzdalifa interchanges, the operation of more than 10 kilometers of service roads and main bridges, in addition to the inauguration of the northern section extending from the Al Tanaim intersection to the Jamarat area with a length of 7.5 kilometers, which strengthened the connection with the holy sites and increased the readiness of infrastructure during peak seasons.

Within the framework of enhancing traffic safety, 49 smart pedestrian crossings were activated, and 14 critical points were addressed within the city.

Sulaymaniyah Tunnels

On the second ring road, work from the Sulaymaniyah tunnels to Hussein Arab Street, with a length of 1.7 kilometers, has been completed with the operation of the intersection tunnel with Masar destination in coordination with Ministry of Transport, the Holy Capital Municipality and Umm Al-Qura Company.

Work has been completed.

As for the fourth ring road, it witnessed the opening of two new links in Al Rayyan and Al Khadra neighborhoods to improve traffic flow, and its connection to King Faisal Road was completed, which strengthened the connection between the main axes and contributed to raising traffic safety efficiency by 86%.

The Fourth Ring Road has seen the opening of two new links in Al Rayyan and Al Khadra neighborhoods to improve traffic flow. Engineer Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission, explained that this transformation reflects Makkah's transition to a more integrated stage in the transportation system, noting that the completion and rehabilitation of the circular roads and linking them to major projects contributed to building an advanced traffic network to keep pace with the rapid urban growth of the city.

Engineer Saleh Al-Rasheed stressed that the circular roads and linking them to major projects contributed to building an advanced traffic network to keep pace with the rapid urban growth of the city. Al-Rasheed stressed that the transportation and mobility system is one of the main axes in the work of the Royal Commission, as it is directly related to the quality of life and the organization of movement in the holy capital, stressing that this development constitutes a solid planning base that enhances Makkah's ability to manage movement during seasons and improve the access experience throughout the year.

This transformation comes within the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites towards building a sustainable transportation system that supports comprehensive development and contributes to improving the experience of the city's residents and visitors, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in serving the pilgrims and improving the quality of life.