Ashghal: Opening of Environment Intersection on Al Khafji Street to traffic

Environment Intersection on Al Khafji Street was opened to traffic on Sunday 17 April 2016 after being converted from a roundabout to a signal-controlled intersection, while remaining sidewalk pavement works are in progress and expected to be completed end of May 2016.

Opening of Environment Intersection comes as part of the works on Al Khafji Street Development Project. This is the third phase of the project which included converting Environment Roundabout to a signal-controlled intersection and the expansion of Al Khafji Street from three to four lanes. The first and second phases of the project were completed, and they included converting Al Hazm and Jelaiha roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections.

Al Khafji Street Development project is part of a series of vital projects implemented by Ashghal to improve and enhance the network of local roads and expressways, and enhance the traffic safety across the country. Road enhancement works include converting roundabouts to signal-controlled intersections, installing Intelligent Transportation Systems, street lighting, and pedestrians’ paths.