Parsons has been awarded a $53m three-year contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in Saudi Arabia.

This contract involves providing programme management office services for Riyadh's Main and Ring Roads Program, focusing on managing and controlling construction activities for new major road developments.

The project encompasses around 500km of new and improved road corridors. Key objectives include maintaining city movement during construction and supporting Riyadh's growth plans.

The programme aims to address congestion and prepare for global events such as Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034.

Upon completion, the road network is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic delays, resulting in improved average trip durations while increasing city connectivity.

RCRC is responsible for several megaprojects in Riyadh, aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives.

Parsons has a longstanding relationship with RCRC, having worked on the city transportation master plan and the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport, which includes the Riyadh Metro and a new bus network.

Parsons Saudi Arabian operations senior vice-president and general manager Martin Boson said: “We are proud to call the RCRC a longstanding client of ours and are honoured to be working on the Main and Ring Roads Program alongside them.”

“With Riyadh being the most populated city in Saudi Arabia, the programme plays a fundamental role in facilitating the smooth mobility of people and vehicles within the city in the safest and most efficient way possible.”

Parsons, with over 65 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East, is involved in more than 50 active projects in Saudi Arabia. Its regional team of over 6,500 employees offers expertise in urban development, transport infrastructure, asset management, and sustainability.

The Main and Ring Roads Program will integrate into Riyadh's multimodal transport system.