Special forces for road security are intensifying efforts to facilitate traffic flow and secure highways leading to Mecca and Medina, especially with the increasing number of pilgrims during the holy month of Ramadan. Their focus is on organizing entry and exit points and redirecting vehicles to alternative routes when necessary, in order to ensure the safe and smooth arrival of guests to their destinations.
The remaining days of Ramadan are expected to see a significant increase in the number of vehicles and travelers, necessitating precise traffic management for everyone’s safety. In this context, special road security forces have strengthened their field presence by increasing security and traffic patrols on major routes and entry points to the holy capital. They are also enhancing security measures through surprise checkpoints and control points on the roads leading to Mecca, raising security levels in Taif and Mecca to enhance road surveillance leading to the Grand Mosque. In Medina, forces are securing roads to the Prophet’s Mosque through strategic inspection and control points to ensure smooth visitor movement.
Security control centers play a key role in organizing traffic flow and enhancing security by supporting them with human and advanced technological resources to expedite procedures and reduce waiting times. Surprise security checkpoints monitor violations and enforce security in crucial locations, while control points manage vehicle flow and regulate traffic in sensitive areas to achieve smoother traffic flow. Deployment points expand security coverage on major roads for swift response to emergency situations.
Special road security forces carry out multiple tasks including security monitoring, traffic violation enforcement, promoting compliance with regulations, providing humanitarian aid for emergencies, and managing vehicle movement during peak times to ensure pilgrims and visitors arrive safely and easily. They rely on smart road monitoring systems with screens connected to cameras distributed on highways to enhance monitoring efficiency and response speed to accidents and violations. Real-time traffic data analysis techniques help organize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and provide necessary support for pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
These efforts reflect the Saudi government’s commitment to providing the best services for pilgrims, enhancing the security and safety system, and ensuring a smooth and safe traffic environment by harnessing human and technological resources, intensifying field efforts, and maintaining continuous coordination among security agencies. This ongoing commitment demonstrates the kingdom’s dedication to sponsoring pilgrims and facilitating their spiritual journey according to the highest standards of quality and safety.
