Thursday 28 March 2024
 
»
 
»
Story

Oman working on $5.43bn road projects

MUSCAT, February 25, 2016

Oman's government is presently working on 49 road projects worth RO2.1 billion ($5.43 billion), in addition to roundabouts, flyovers and tunnels, said a report, citing official data.

Of this, more than 10 road projects will be completed this year, making travel across various sectors in Oman a lot easier and faster, reported the Times of Oman.

This includes the Bid Bid-Sur Road, a portion of the Al Batinah Expressway, Nizwa to Ibri (second stage), Mahda to Al Rawda in Buraimi, Sinaw to Mahoot and to Duqm, the Al Rustaq mountainous road, the Dhank road to Al Khabib, Samad Al Shan to Wadi Indam, Qutbait to Marsud road and Camel Race road in Adam, Al Dakhiliyah, it stated.

Besides this, several interior roads and tunnels will be constructed in Al Mudhabi and Al Batinah.

Meanwhile, seven projects for the construction of junctions at roads are under execution at a cost of RO7.5 million ($19.4 million).

With the opening of a portion of the Al Batinah Expressway this year, the travel time to the UAE will be considerably reduced, stated the report citing a top government official.

“Whether for drivers coming to Oman from the neighbouring countries or the other way around, they will no longer need to use the current road as the new one has eight lanes, which will save time,” explained Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Yarubi, the director of the Land Transport Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The new road will reduce the gridlock, which motorists are currently facing while travelling to neighbouring countries, he added.




Tags: Oman | tenders | road projects |

More Construction & Real Estate Stories

calendarCalendar of Events

Ads