The Evolution of Road Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Innovations

The Evolution of Road Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Innovations Introduction Saudi Arabia's road infrastructure has undergone important changes during the past thirty years. With nearly 700,000 km of highways and roads that interlink major towns in the country, the Kingdom possesses one of the largest road systems worldwide. The road network , national connectedness, urbanization, and economic progress have improved due to it. Nonetheless, problems such as maintenance, traffic, and road safety continue to exis t even with the nation's superior road system. In addition, environmental issues such as noise and air pollution have been caused by a dependence on private car ownership that has been fueled by high incomes, cheap gas, and a lack of public transportation. As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is focusing on breakthroughs in smart road technology, sustainable building practices, and better planning of transportation to help solve these issues. This blog an...