The Roads General Authority (RGA) in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) and Aseer Development Authority, announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EOI) phase for the Aseer – Jazan highway project in Saudi Arabia.

The highway, spanning 136 km with three lanes in each direction, extends from the Al Farah area in the Aseer region to the Red Sea, passing through the Jazan region. It encompasses six intersections, 57 bridges totaling 18 km in length, and 11 tunnels totaling 9.2 km. The contract is of the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) type, with a contractual duration of 30 years. According to RGA, the new highway aims to enhance road capacity between the two regions, supporting tourism and logistics. Additionally, it is expected to bolster Saudi Arabia's top position in the Global Competitiveness Forum's road connectivity indicators, reinforcing the country's status as an international logistics hub.

Interested bidders are required to submit their EOI by March 19, 2024. Additional details regarding this tender can be accessed through our Business Opportunity page here.