Thursday, February 29, 2024
Riyadh's King Salman Park opens Middle East's longest Tunnel
A major step toward better traffic flow and less congestion in Riyadh has been announced the completion of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Tunnel by the Board of Directors of the King Salman Park Foundation. Trending Video : Saudi Arabia allows conducting Marriage contracts at Two Holy Mosques
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have declared their major reconstruction efforts on March 19, 2019, and this tunnel is a crucial component of their efforts. It is the first tunnel to be built since the King Salman Park project began in the third quarter of 2021.
- One of the longest road tunnels in the Middle East, the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road stretches 2,430 meters from north to south under the vast King Salman Park. The ambitious infrastructure development, which includes the construction of additional tunnels on Al-Oruba Road, is evident in its completion. The current 840-meter tunnel along Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road will be connected to a new 1,590-meter tunnel, establishing a unified channel that will simplify vehicle traffic.
- With an emergency lane, three lanes in each direction, and modern facilities traffic management and safety systems (including evacuation routes and emergency services) in place, the tunnel is set to open to vehicles on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Most Viewed : Saudi Transport Authority to suspend e-hailing driver's account, on cancelling 5 or more trips in a month after accepting it
- Salmani architecture served as an inspiration for the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road Tunnel's design. The interior designs reflect the city's rock formations, blending nicely with Riyadh's natural and geological beauty. A dedication to environmental and visual concerns is demonstrated by the selection of environmentally friendly materials and colors that fit with the surrounding environment.
- With its wide 16-square-kilometer King Salman Park, Riyadh is set to become one of the most liveable cities in the world, thus enhancing the city's global status. Not only will the park be Riyadh's largest green area, but it will also feature a wide variety of cultural, artistic, entertainment, sporting, recreational, business, and residential amenities. The Royal Arts Complex, the Visitor Pavilion, and several museums are some of the highlights, and they are changing the way people in the area view urban parks.
- King Salman Park has the makings of a major hub for locals and visitors alike, with a wide array of services and attractions that will bring about exciting new ways of living that will improve people's standard of living and create lasting memories. Read : Saudi Arabia to grant 6 months Residency to Palestinian Umrah pilgrims stuck in the Kingdom
