New traffic Light Controlled Pedestrian Crossing

A new traffic light has been installed for the pedestrian road crossing on King Abdullah Boulevard located between the Palms Housing neighborhood and the new hotel. Proceed safely.

As such, pedestrians, including small children, will be using this crossing daily. HSE would like to remind all drivers that a red traffic light means you have to come to a complete stop before the crossing. Drivers should take care on this stretch of road and are strongly advised to reduce their speed on approach to the pedestrian crossing.

Drivers should be aware that cyclists and other forms of transport utilize this crossing. Anyone using this crosswalk is required to activate the red stoplight. However, drivers should be aware that may not always happen and actively watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other forms of transport using the crosswalk. Drivers must take extreme caution when approaching this and all other pedestrian crossings in KAUST in either direction