{"id":45699,"date":"2025-05-24T21:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T18:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=45699"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T00:34:08","slug":"innovation-for-pilgrims-comfort-saudi-arabia-adopts-rubberized-asphalt-over-traditional-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/innovation-for-pilgrims-comfort-saudi-arabia-adopts-rubberized-asphalt-over-traditional-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation for Pilgrims\u2019 Comfort Saudi Arabia Adopts Rubberized Asphalt Over Traditional Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a move to enhance infrastructure and ensure greater comfort for pilgrims, Saudi Arabia\u2019s General Authority for Roads has begun using rubberized asphalt instead of conventional asphalt on select roads leading to the holy sites during Hajj season.<\/p>\n<p>Rubberized asphalt is known for its superior flexibility, noise reduction, and vibration absorption,<\/p>\n<p>offering a smoother and more comfortable walking and travel experience, especially in high-traffic pilgrimage areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45700\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45700\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/innovation-for-pilgrims-comfort-saudi-arabia-adopts-rubberized-asphalt-over-traditional-roads\/innovation-for-pilgrims-comfort-saudi-arabia-adopts-rubberized-asphalt-over-traditional-roads-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Innovation-for-Pilgrims-Comfort-Saudi-Arabia-Adopts-Rubberized-Asphalt-Over-Traditional-Roads-1.webp\" data-orig-size=\"900,528\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Innovation-for-Pilgrims-Comfort-Saudi-Arabia-Adopts-Rubberized-Asphalt-Over-Traditional-Roads-1-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Innovation-for-Pilgrims-Comfort-Saudi-Arabia-Adopts-Rubberized-Asphalt-Over-Traditional-Roads-1-600x352.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Innovation for Pilgrims\u2019 Comfort Saudi Arabia Adopts Rubberized Asphalt Over Traditional Roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This material also presents environmental benefits, as it is produced using recycled rubber from used tires,<\/p>\n<p>contributing to waste reduction and sustainable infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is part of the Kingdom\u2019s ongoing efforts to modernize Hajj services and implement smart,<\/p>\n<p>pilgrim-centric solutions that enhance safety, comfort, and overall quality of life in the holy sites.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>See More: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/saudi-authorities-crack-down-on-unauthorized-hajj-attempts\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cSaudi Authorities Crack Down on Unauthorized Hajj Attempts\u201d (Edit)\">Saudi Authorities Crack Down on Unauthorized Hajj Attempts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a move to enhance infrastructure and ensure greater comfort for pilgrims, Saudi Arabia\u2019s General Authority for Roads has begun using rubberized asphalt instead of conventional asphalt on select roads leading to the holy sites during Hajj season. Rubberized asphalt is known for its superior flexibility, noise reduction, and vibration absorption, offering a smoother and more comfortable walking and travel experience, especially in high-traffic pilgrimage areas. &nbsp; &nbsp; This material also presents environmental benefits, as it is produced using recycled rubber from used tires, contributing to waste reduction and sustainable infrastructure development. 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