New section of Sultan Turki bin Said dual carriageway opened in South Al Sharqiyah
Muneer Ahmed Al Alawi, Director of the Roads Department in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the new section of the road consists of three lanes in each direction.
Al Alawi explained that, to enhance the safety of road users, the road has been equipped with all traffic safety measures, including iron barriers, traffic signs, roadside support structures and tunnel crossings.
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