Riyadh | B | B
May 4, 2026

—

Introduction

Aseer Region is moving forward with a strategic road project linking Abha and Jazan over 130 kilometers, with an estimated cost of SAR 19 billion, aiming to cut travel time to 1.5 hours instead of nearly three.

—

Overview

Dr. Abdulqader Othman Ameer, Deputy CEO for Technical Affairs at the Aseer Development Authority, said the project cost could reach SAR 39 billion if implemented under a build–operate model.

The project is considered a major engineering undertaking, including around 26 bridges and tunnels, reflecting the complex terrain and its importance in connecting highlands with coastal areas.

He added that the project is part of a broader plan to link key cities in the region—Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Al-Majardah—under the concept of “Greater Abha,” where nearly 50% of Aseer’s population is concentrated.

Plans also include developing additional public transport systems beyond traditional roads, such as ground-based transit solutions similar to metro systems, aimed at reducing congestion, especially during peak seasons.

—

B Reading

This figure is not just a cost—
it signals a shift in economic geography.

SAR 19 billion translates into:

• Faster connectivity between mountains and coast
• Expanded investment potential
• Redistribution of population density

More importantly,
the region is evolving from scattered routes into an integrated network.

—

This road is not merely infrastructure—
it is a new path for life.

The question is no longer: What is the cost?
But: How will it reshape the region?