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Muscat Daily
25-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Major road upgrades underway in Dhofar for khareef 2025
Salalah – In preparation for khareef 2025, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is accelerating implementation of strategic road development projects across Dhofar to support tourism, economic growth and public mobility. The ministry confirmed that major upgrades and maintenance works are in progress throughout the governorate, aimed at enhancing road connectivity and traffic flow. Among the flagship projects is the Attin Tunnel in Salalah, which has reached 93% completion – well ahead of schedule. The tunnel is expected to significantly ease congestion during peak tourist months. Work is also advancing on dualisation of key roads in Salalah. Sultan Taimur Street (6.8km) is 40% complete, while 45% of work on Al Farouq Street (7.6km) has been finalised. In Mughsail, 20% of work has been completed on a new road project that includes a 12m-high bridge, pedestrian paths, lighting and an underpass connecting tourist sites. The 33km Raysut-Mughsail Road is also being dualised, with six interchanges and a 5.5km extension to 18th November Road. The Al Shuwaimiya Ascent Improvement Project in Shalim and Hallaniyat Islands has been awarded. The 2.5km stretch includes new drainage systems, safety barriers and road signage. According to Said bin Mohammed Tabuk, Director General of Road and Land Transport in Dhofar, the third, fourth and fifth phases of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road dualisation – spanning 400km – has commenced. The total investment in the project exceeds RO258mn.
Muscat Daily
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Muscat Daily
Muscat-Dhofar connectivity receives RO258mn push
Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology signed three major contracts on Monday for the third, fourth and fifth sections of the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road dualisation project, covering a total of 400km. The agreements, valued at over RO258mn, aim to improve connectivity between Muscat and Dhofar. H E Saeed bin Hamood al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, signed the agreements on behalf of the ministry. The contract for the third section, covering the 132.5km stretch from Haima to Muqshin, was awarded to a joint venture between Sarooj Construction Company (Oman) and Rawaf Contracting Company (Saudi Arabia). The three-year project will include a dual carriageway, 16 bypass lanes, an overpass bridge, 115 reinforced concrete box culverts, 88 median pipe culverts and future utility ducts for broadband infrastructure. Other features include four rest areas, 21 public parking areas, eight emergency median openings and 22 Royal Oman Police parking bays. The project also involves road rehabilitation, wadi crossings and safety enhancements. The contract for the fourth section, stretching 135km from Muqshin to Duka, was awarded to a joint venture between Galfar Engineering and Contracting (Oman) and Alomaier Trading and Contracting Company (Saudi Arabia). It includes a similar scope of work, featuring a dual carriageway, 14 bypass lanes, an overpass bridge, 241 concrete box culverts, 95 pipe culverts, three rest areas, eight emergency openings and 25 police parking bays. The third agreement covers the 132.5km section from Duka to the wilayat of Thumrait and was awarded to a joint venture between Oman Gulf Company and Kom al Fahd Trading Company (Saudi Arabia). This phase will include 20 bypass lanes, 101 box culverts, 110 pipe culverts, five rest areas, 16 public parking zones, eight emergency openings and 25 police parking bays. These sections follow completion of dualisation from the wilayat of Adam in Dakhliyah to Hai- ma in Al Wusta, covering 317km. Once completed, the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road will be Oman's longest dual carriageway, connecting Muscat to Dhofar. The project aims to enhance road safety, reduce travel time, and boost economic and tourism activities along the route, supporting Oman's broader infrastructure and economic development goals.
