Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 has set a new Guinness World Record as the world’s longest straight road, surpassing Australia’s Eyre Highway.
According to express.co.uk, the highway, spanning about 159 miles (256 kilometres) from Haradh to Al Batha, traverses the Rub Al-Khali desert.
Previously, Australia’s Eyre Highway held the record with approximately 146 kilometres of straight road.
Originally constructed as a private road for King Fahd (SAU), the stretch of Highway 10 runs through the Rub Al-Khali desert without any bends or noticeable gradients.
READ: Africa: Egypt and Tanzania Partner to Upgrade Cape to Cairo Highway for Enhanced Connectivity, Creating Longest Road Network Across Africa, Linking Nine Countries
The super-straight stretch has an estimated driving time of about two hours.
According to Arab News, the road was initially constructed as a private road for King Fahd, the highway extends from Haradh, known for its oil and gas reserves, to Al Batha, near the United Arab Emirates border.
Previously, the Eyre Highway, a 146-kilometre stretch connecting Western Australia and South Australia, held the record for the straightest road.
The super-straight stretch claimed the world record after becoming a part of the public road system in the country.
This follows Saudi Arabia’s announcement of extraordinary plans for a lavish marina resort designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest superyachts.
Jaumur, an exclusive community for billionaires, will host over 6,000 residents just meters away from their massive vessels.
It is yet another ambitious and controversial initiative by the country to bolster its presence on the global stage.
