Results of the "Safe and Excellent Roads" campaign: 3,334 observations were recorded on the Kingdom's roads
The General Authority for Roads announced the results of the first day of its sixth annual “Safe and Excellent Roads” campaign, revealing 3,334 various observations on road networks outside urban areas across the Kingdom. This intensive campaign aims to survey the road network and assess safety and maintenance levels, ensuring improved road efficiency and a better user experience.
Details of field monitoring in the regions
Official statistics for the first day showed a disparity in the number of observations recorded across different regions. Riyadh topped the list with 440 observations, followed by Makkah with 423, and Madinah with 421. The Eastern Province came in fourth with 352 observations, while Qassim recorded 335 and Al-Jawf 326.
The surveys also included the rest of the Kingdom’s regions, where 253 observations were recorded in Tabuk, 219 in Asir, 216 in Hail, 120 in the Northern Borders, 116 in Najran, and 58 in Al-Baha, while the Jazan region recorded the lowest number of observations with 35 observations.
Integration of governmental and community efforts
The sixth edition of the campaign is characterized by broad participation and integration among various entities, with over 620 members distributed across 61 field teams. These teams include representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, university students, members of the Special Forces for Road Security, and representatives from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. This collaboration reflects the commitment of all stakeholders to enhancing quality of life and implementing the highest standards of road safety.
Strategic context and importance of the campaign
The “Safe and Distinguished Roads” campaign comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, stemming from the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. This strategy aims to place the Kingdom in sixth place globally in the road quality index, with a primary focus on reducing traffic accident fatality rates.
These campaigns are of paramount importance given the vital role played by the Kingdom’s road network, which is one of the largest in the world, in connecting cities and provinces, facilitating trade and logistics, and serving pilgrims and tourists, making the preservation of its quality and safety a top national priority.
Call for community participation
The Public Roads Authority renewed its call to all citizens and residents to actively contribute to the success of the campaign by reporting any visual obstructions or distortions, photographing them, and submitting them via the 938 app or by contacting the unified call center (938). The Authority confirmed the readiness of its qualified teams to receive reports and provide the necessary support, emphasizing its commitment to addressing observations and removing obstacles for road users to ensure safe and comfortable travel for all.
