Riyadh Municipality uses the latest engineering solutions to implement infrastructure projects within the city, addressing the challenges of traditional excavation methods in key locations, especially through the use of horizontal drilling technology. This is particularly useful at intersections of major roads like King Fahd Road, where open-cut excavation would disrupt traffic flow.

As part of the expansion projects for stormwater and rainwater drainage networks beneath King Fahd Road, this technology was employed by drilling two chambers for pushing and receiving outside the road, then lowering the drilling machine into the push chamber to work directly under the road. Concrete pipes, with a diameter of 2.2 meters, were pushed for a distance of 95 meters at a depth of 5 meters. This route extends from the northern side of King Salman Road in the Al-Qirwan neighborhood, connecting to the existing box culvert, and draining into Wadi Hanifa.

The project aims to support the stormwater drainage network and improve rainwater drainage efficiency without impacting traffic flow or disrupting vital roads. This highlights the effectiveness of the technology in solving urban challenges.

These efforts align with Riyadh Municipality’s strategy to develop a smart and sustainable infrastructure, enhancing quality of life and supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The projects contribute to improving the city's resilience to environmental and urban challenges.