World’s first private road with no turns and 256 km long was built in…, not Brunei, UK, Denmark, UAE, Kuwait

This road cuts through the Empty Quarter, which is the largest sand desert in the world.

New Delhi: Roads are never straight or uniform. They have many twists and turns. However, you would be surprised to know that there is a road in the world that has no turns for 256 kilometers. This road is known as ‘Highway 10′ in Saudi Arabia. Previously, this record belonged to Australia’s Eyre Highway. Let us tell you some interesting facts about this 256-kilometer-long Highway 10.

Located in Saudi Arabia, this 256-kilometer (159 miles) long road cuts through the Rub’ al Khali desert, also known as the ‘Empty Quarter’, which is the largest sand desert in the world. Notably, this is a private road, built for use by King Fahd, which is why there are no turns on this road.

According to a report by Arab News, Highway 10 starts from Harad (a city famous for oil and gas reserves) and goes up to Al Batha near the UAE border. The highway built in Saudi Arabia is a unique example of modern engineering. It provides a unique driving experience.

According to the Guinness World Records, it is a highway built in the desert without any turns. The estimated driving time on this super straight highway is about 2 hours, meaning the distance of 256 kilometers can be covered in just two hours. However, despite the lack of turns, there remains a risk of accidents on this highway because camels roam around in the desert areas and can suddenly appear on the road.

Before Highway 10 in Saudi Arabia, Australia’s Eyre Highway was the second longest highway in the world without any turns. This 146-kilometer long road connects Western Australia to South Australia. This highway is also completely straight. The interesting thing is that while Highway 10 has camels posing a danger, Eyre Highway is frequented by kangaroos.