About the Authority

Roads General Authority is a governmental organization that was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers on August 2, 2022. It holds public legal status and operates with financial and administrative independence. The authority is under the administrative affiliation of the Minister of Transport and Logistics. Its headquarters are based in Riyadh. The primary responsibility of the authority is to legislate and regulate the road sector, ensuring compliance to enhance traffic safety and quality standards. This involves the development and standardization of policies, as well as the implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions

Vision

Enhancing the safety and sustainability of the road sector through national competencies. It is also keen to improve the quality of road networks, user experience, and fostering innovation

Authority Roles

Formulating public policies related to roads and their maintenance.

Developing strategic plans for the road sector

Proposing projects for systems relevant to the authority's jurisdiction

Establishing guidelines and rules to support investment activities

Enhancing the competitive landscape for the construction, operation, and maintenance of roads

Conducting studies and research related to the road sector

Setting safety, environmental, and security standards for roads

Granting licenses and permits for the road sector

Coordinating with relevant entities to provide necessary services for roads

Establishing conditions, standards, guidelines, and specifications for road construction and maintenance

Coordinating with other relevant entities to attract local and regional investments

Conducting studies and research related to the road sector and its projects

Organizing and hosting exhibitions and conferences related to the road sector and participating in them

Representing the Kingdom in international bodies and organizations related to the road sector

Objectives

Elevate the Kingdom's road quality index to the sixth globally

Reduce road fatalities to less than 5 cases per 100,000 people

Ensure road safety factors cover the road network according to the International Road Assessment Program (IRAP) classification

Keep pace with the future demand of the road sector and provide necessary services

Increase private sector participation in operational activities by 20%

Key Achievements in 2023

01

Adoption of the Road Sector Strategy

02

Opening of new road projects spanning 2400 km

03

Installation of over 37,000 warning signs

04

Removal of sand exceeding 11 million cubic meters

05

Achieving a project implementation commitment rate of approximately 93%

06

Attaining excellence certification in project management for the transition in road operation and maintenance

07

Obtaining international ISO certification for road survey and assessment activities

08

Conducting over 2,600 review, approval, and inspection processes by the Road Research Center in 2023

09

Handling over 129,000 calls to the 938 call center

10

Achieving a beneficiary satisfaction rate of 87%

11

Inauguration of the IRAP regional office in Riyadh

12

Launching a campaign to survey the road network and addressing over 14,000 observations comprehensively

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