Design and construction of “Thumamah Road” in the city of Riyadh

The rapid urban growth in the northern part of Riyadh has led to a significant increase in traffic volumes on Thumamah Road, a major artery for the city, causing congestion and posing a challenge for the Riyadh Development Authority (RDA). The RDA must create new infrastructure to decongest the area, increase traffic flow and upgrade this road to meet modern urban highway standards.

Ayesa was appointed to take on the challenge of decongesting the area by extending the existing road configuration into a three or four-lane urban motorway with two service roads, transforming each intersection into two or three-level junctions, and designing 15 new structures, including viaducts, overpasses, and subways for the western section of the Thumamah corridor.

Ayesa has also been appointed to design a critical bridge for King Abdul Aziz Rd in Abu Dhabi Square, near Riyadh city center. This project will facilitate circulation along the main north-south arteries. It has been aptly named “Ibn Firnas” after the Arab thinker who inspired its design, Cultural sensitivity: Ayesa’s team showed deep respect for the cultural significance of the surrounding area, ensuring that the design of the bridge blended seamlessly with the local environment.

The project has helped decongest the area and increase traffic flow which in turn reduces the risk of accidents and improves safety for all road users. It has also created a central hub for urban development, providing space for employment, commerce, leisure, and other essential activities.

The project has also demonstrated Ayesa’s ability to handle large-scale projects and deliver results that meet the needs and expectations of the client, in this case, the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA). This section of road has contributed to safer transportation for Riyadh as it has been designed to meet the highest standards of urban highways, including wider lanes, better road markings, and improved signage, all of which help to reduce the risk of accidents and improve traffic flows.