Efforts to enhance road network between Al Wusta with Dhofar
This initiative aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and road user safety during the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon season).
Eng. Bakheet Salim Al Awaid, Director of the Roads Department in Al Wusta Governorate, stated that since early June, the department has been implementing a comprehensive field plan in collaboration with maintenance companies to improve road efficiency and accommodate increased vehicle traffic during Khareef season.
In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he explained that the plan includes deploying 11 specialized vehicles to remove dust and sand accumulations from various road networks across the governorate. Additionally, technical teams and emergency equipment have been stationed to operate around the clock, addressing any sudden road disruptions.
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