Economic / "Roads Authority" Enhances Compliance with "Saudi Road Code" through Strategic Partnership with "Contractors Authority"

Riyadh, Safar 05, 1448 H, corresponding to July 19, 2026 (SPA) -- The Roads Authority stated that its strategic and effective partnership with the Saudi Contractors Authority aims to enhance compliance with the Saudi Road Code and support the application of its technical standards in all road projects in the Kingdom, within the framework of its efforts to raise quality and safety standards in the road network, in line with global best practices in road construction and maintenance. It pointed out that this partnership focuses on several key aspects, including raising contractors' awareness of the code's requirements and providing the necessary support to ensure optimal application of the approved technical standards. It aims to support the quality of execution in road projects, thereby contributing to achieving the highest levels of performance and quality for road infrastructure. The Roads Authority affirmed its commitment to continuing integrated work with its strategic partners, foremost among them the Saudi Contractors Authority, to ensure comprehensive and effective application of the Saudi Road Code. This cooperation aims to achieve the targets of the Road Sector Program, which focus on quality and safety, leading to a sixth-place global ranking in the Road Quality Index by 2030, and covering the road network with traffic safety factors according to the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) classification. // End // 16:52 T M 0131