During a discussion session, Badr Al-Dalami, the CEO of the Saudi Public Roads Authority, emphasized that Saudi Arabia is dedicated to developing a transportation system strategy to accommodate innovations in the logistics service sector. He pointed out that the country boasts over 500,000 kilometers of road network, ranking it among the top globally and fourth among G20 nations in road quality.
Al-Dalami mentioned that the opening of the eastern corridor in Riyadh will help shift truck traffic and reduce congestion. Additionally, he addressed the second ring road in Jeddah, which ensures that truck movements are directed outside the city.
He elaborated on how the Saudi road code contributes to keeping pace with changes and supports future transportation patterns. Furthermore, maintenance contracts have shifted to performance-based agreements. He also highlighted the adoption of modern equipment for recycling road layers, which has accelerated maintenance processes by 40%, while also preserving the environment and enhancing spending efficiency.
To enable logistics services, the kingdom has taken special consideration for transporting oversized, indivisible loads through the issuance of exceptional load permits.
The General Authority of Roads announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Engineering Association. This agreement aims to improve the efficiency of engineering offices and companies operating in the road sector and to reinforce the application of the Saudi road code.
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In Saudi Arabia, a memorandum of cooperation has been officially signed between the Riyadh Municipality and the Saudi Public Roads Authority, aimed at promoting and implementing the Saudi Road Code.
