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One street, many names
The article discussed the changes in traffic patterns in Abha City resulting from rerouting one of the main streets, known as Prince Sultan Street, locally referred to as the Restaurant Street, into a corridor connecting the north and south. This modification led to the abolition of King Fahd Road's historic role as the city's main artery, raising questions about its impact on urban expansion and the city's built fabric. Additionally, the new street's width is unusually large for Abha's mountainous terrain, creating a contradiction with the natural context of the area and affecting the flow of traffic, especially where it intersects with other main roads. Moreover, the concept of humanization was applied to a高速 road that is not suitable for such treatment, featuring elevated pedestrian walkways and aesthetic elements inappropriate for the character of this vital regional route, which increased the disparity between the intended design and actual implementation. Finally, rerouting the street has obstructed old streets, particularly King Fahd Road, and impacted historic landmarks such as the Qasaba roundabout, reflecting fundamental changes in the city's design and planning—despite efforts by authorities to promote tourism and urban development.
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