Dr. Abdullah Al-Musnad, professor of climate at Qassim University, called for reconsidering the design of the right lane designated for trucks on the Riyadh–Qassim road, pointing to the recurring phenomenon of asphalt scraping, patching, and re-asphalting, only for the wear to reappear shortly after.

Al-Musnad asked in a comment posted on social media platforms: "Why is this lane not constructed with cement concrete, as is implemented in a number of countries, especially given the high density of truck traffic, high axial loads, and high temperatures?"

He explained that although cement concrete is more costly at the execution stage, it may be economically more viable over 30 to 40 years if the full life-cycle cost is considered, rather than merely comparing the initial cost, taking into account the resources consumed by frequent maintenance work and the traffic disruption it causes.

Al-Musnad drew attention to an accompanying phenomenon that requires attention, as some truck drivers now move to the middle lane to escape the damage and bumps that have affected the right lane, posing a danger to other road users, which requires careful study and a radical solution by the relevant authorities.