The super-straight stretch has an estimated driving time of about two hours
Saudi Arabia‘s Highway 10 has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world’s longest straight road, overtaking Australia’s Eyre Highway.
The highway, spanning about 159 miles (256 kilometres) from Haradh to Al Batha, traverses the Rub Al-Khali desert.
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Previously, Australia’s Eyre Highway held the record with approximately 146 kilometres of straight road.
Originally constructed as a private road for King Fahd (SAU), the stretch of Highway 10 runs through the Rub Al-Khali desert without any bends or noticeable gradients.
The super-straight stretch has an estimated driving time of about two hours.
According to Arab News, the road was initially constructed as a private road for King Fahd, the highway extends from Haradh, known for its oil and gas reserves, to Al Batha, near the United Arab Emirates border.
Previously, the Eyre Highway, a 146-kilometre stretch connecting Western Australia and South Australia, held the record for the straightest road.
The super-straight stretch claimed the world record after becoming a part of the public road system in the country.
This follows Saudi Arabia‘s announcement of extraordinary plans for a lavish marina resort designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest superyachts.
Jaumur, an exclusive community for billionaires, will host over 6,000 residents just meters away from their massive vessels.
It is yet another ambitious and controversial initiative by the country to bolster its presence on the global stage.
Regarding road quality, Saudi Arabia now boasts the highest RQI among G20 countries, having increased by over 10 percent to 5.7 percent.
This improvement aligns with efforts to enhance road quality and operational efficiency, helping to maintain Saudi Arabia’s leading position in road network connectivity globally.
It also meets the ambitious goals of the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy.
Furthermore, the nation has initiated 20 road projects in the Makkah region as part of a significant development effort. Valued at SAR 1.4 billion, these 385 km of enhancements aim to improve connectivity and facilitate travel within the area.