Saudi Arabia Takes The Crown For Having The Most Interconnected Road Networks Globally

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Transport and Logistics Minister, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, heralded the nation’s top ranking for road network connectivity globally. Launching the “Safe Distinguished Roads” initiative in Riyadh he highlighted a remarkable decline of over 50% in serious accidents, fatalities and injuries in recent years. This ongoing campaign now in its fourth consecutive year aims to bolster the efficiency and safety of the extensive road network while delivering top-tier services for users. Al-Jasser emphasized the campaign’s substantial impact on enhancing road quality, safety and user experience, attributing it to significant investments made over decades. He highlighted the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to achieving excellence in connectivity and quality which is backed by focused engineering initiatives like junction enhancements and black spot management. These efforts have played a critical role in achieving considerable reductions in accidents and fatalities, corresponding with United Nations safety objectives of 50% reduction in accident-related mortality by 2030. Al-Jasser expressed hope about further improving road quality, citing the Kingdom’s accomplishments in achieving a road quality rating of 5.7 in just three years indicating significant progress toward the 2030 goals.

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