Key points
- Specialised teams are deployed to provide a comfortable journey for all visitors
- Over 20 modern technologies have been implemented to enhance safety
- Road sector is a vital facilitator for Hajj and Umrah
RIYADH: As the Hajj season 1446H approaches, the Roads General Authority (RGA) has finalised its extensive preparations to ensure smooth and safe travel for pilgrims across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) specialised teams are deployed throughout the road network to provide a comfortable and secure journey for all visitors.
The authority also highlighted that early preparations included thorough inspections of all roads connecting the holy sites. Key works completed involved the delivery of 234.21 km of new road projects, maintenance of 7,401.5 km of existing roads, installation of 125,591 reflective studs and 1,622 directional and warning signs, application of 24,255 km of road markings, installation of 41.6 km of safety barriers, upgrade of five intersections, fitting of 150 lighting poles, and comprehensive inspection and maintenance of 247 bridges, the SPA reported.
To enhance safety and manage increasing traffic demands, over 20 modern technologies and two innovations have been implemented, alongside the deployment of 300 round-the-clock road monitors, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Extensive road network
The authority also emphasised its full mobilisation to enhance the pilgrim experience by utilising the world’s largest AI-driven road survey and inspection fleet.
The Kingdom’s extensive road network, spanning over 73,000 km, plays a crucial role in connecting holy sites with regions across the country, and fostering economic, tourist, and social movement, according to the SPA. These actions underscore the authority’s ongoing commitment to serving pilgrims traveling via Saudi Arabia’s roads.
The road sector is a vital facilitator for Hajj and Umrah, and the Roads General Authority coordinates and regulates this essential sector through appropriate policies and legislation, striving to achieve strategic ambitions focused on safety, quality, and traffic management.
