RIYADH: The Roads General Authority has partnered with the National Housing Company to launch a pioneering initiative to recycle construction and demolition waste for road paving at the Al-Fursan development in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Situated in northeastern Riyadh, Al-Fursan is an expansive residential development distinguished by modern architecture, comprehensive facilities and green spaces designed to elevate residents’ quality of life.
The initiative transforms debris from demolished buildings into new construction materials for reuse in infrastructure development, reinforcing the Kingdom’s broader sustainability agenda.
According to SPA, the authority said that the project had converted an environmental challenge into a value-added opportunity by repurposing waste from within the project site as base material for roadworks in the district.
Nearly 350,000 cubic meters of construction waste have been collected and recycled, the authority said, supporting national goals to develop sustainable infrastructure, advance the circular economy and improve resource efficiency.
The project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed between the General Authority for Roads and NHC during the Cityscape Global Exhibition to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in the road sector.
The agreement encourages the reuse of construction debris and old asphalt in new pavement layers and supports initiatives that promote sustainable materials.
Both entities are also sharing innovative ideas and technical solutions that improve the quality and longevity of Saudi Arabia’s road network.
The Roads General Authority said that the partnership aligned with efforts to strengthen collaboration with local and international partners, enhance safety standards, and raise overall performance in the road sector.
The authority said that these initiatives supported the roads-sector program, which focuses on safety, quality and traffic density, with goals of positioning Saudi Arabia sixth globally in the Road Quality Index and reducing traffic fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people by 2030.
SPA added that the Al-Fursan initiative underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable construction practices, reduced environmental impact and efficient resource use in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
