{
  "id": 15622060,
  "title": "Jeddah Mayoralty begins expansion of Prince Majid Road to ease traffic congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jeddah-mayoralty-begins-expansion-of-prince-majid-road-to-ease",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665564/saudi-arabia/jeddah-mayoralty-begins-expansion-of-prince-majid-road-to-ease-traffic-congestion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeddah's municipal government has launched the expansion and enhancement of a 1.9-kilometer segment of Prince Majid Road, which spans from its junction with Old Makkah Road to its junction with Al-Falah Road. This expansion aligns with the municipality's commitment to optimizing road networks, improving traffic circulation, and elevating urban living standards across the city. The project aims to widen the road to 52 meters, accommodating four lanes in each direction, thereby creating an eight-lane thoroughfare. This expansion will markedly boost the road's capacity, facilitate a more seamless traffic flow, and bolster connectivity between neighborhoods and key intersections. Prince Majid Road's strategic importance as a primary artery linking northern and southern Jeddah, while also providing access to essential establishments like King Abdulaziz International Airport and sports complexes, underscores the significance of this development. The anticipated improvements in traffic circulation from central and southern Jeddah towards the airport, as well as enhanced connectivity within the road network connected to this route, will play a pivotal role in local mobility. Additionally, the project encompasses the rehabilitation and reorganization of the development zone, infrastructure upgrades, and urban landscape improvements to harmonize with the surrounding areas. These comprehensive measures are designed to enhance the overall quality of the urban environment and ensure the optimal use of spaces and sites adjacent to the road. The municipal authority has emphasized that the project is an integral part of their ongoing endeavors to develop significant road corridors and boost infrastructure efficiency, thereby supporting urban development, enhancing mobility, and facilitating access to vital facilities and services. This initiative also aligns with the goals of the Quality of Life Program, a key component of Saudi Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — The Jeddah Governorate Mayoralty has begun implementing the project to develop and expand a 1.9-kilometer section of Prince Majid Road, extending from its intersection with the Old Makkah Road to its intersection with Al-Falah Road. The project forms part of the mayoralty’s efforts to enhance road network efficiency, improve traffic flow, and elevate the quality of life and urban…",
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}