MUSCAT: His Excellency Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, confirmed that major road construction projects in Oman are progressing on schedule with strict adherence to approved standards. He emphasized that these projects play a vital role in improving traffic safety, easing mobility, strengthening connectivity between governorates, and stimulating economic, social, and tourism activities. The ministry has also incorporated modern technologies such as pre-cast concrete moulds for culverts, accelerating execution and enhancing quality. One of the significant undertakings is the dualization of the 33-kilometre Raysut–Mughsail road project in Salalah, which currently stands at 10 percent completion and includes overpasses, underpasses, animal crossings, and vital linkages to Salalah’s city center and the Sarfait border crossing.
The minister highlighted the importance of the Sultan Said bin Taimour road project, the longest dual carriageway in Oman at 875 kilometres, which is receiving special attention. Construction is ongoing across the third, fourth, and fifth sections covering nearly 400 kilometres. Progress varies across the sections, with completion rates of 10.2 percent between Haima and Maqshin, 3.82 percent from Maqshin to Dukha, and 3.09 percent from Dukha to Thumrait. Despite modest progress percentages, these efforts are expected to strengthen Oman’s transport infrastructure significantly once completed, connecting remote wilayats and promoting long-term growth.
In Salalah, the ministry is also focused on dualizing internal roads to accommodate rapid urban expansion and economic activity. The Sultan Taimour Street dualization project in Al Saada area has reached 57 percent completion, while Al Farooq Street has achieved 62 percent completion. These upgrades aim to alleviate congestion and support the region’s rising commercial and residential needs. Similarly, the Harweeb–Al Mazyouna–Meeten road project in Al Mazyouna has reached a 72 percent completion rate over 210 kilometres, complemented by the paving of the Andaat–Hibrut road. These initiatives will improve connectivity between niyabats and drive tourism and economic integration in Dhofar.
Further progress was reported in Maqshin, where the asphalt network project has achieved 66 percent completion over 170 kilometres, targeted for completion by June 2026. This project, divided into four main sections, will provide critical access to isolated areas, boosting local development. Additionally, the Seeh Al Kheerat–Al Shisar road in Thumrait, spanning 46 kilometres, has reached 12.3 percent completion and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. Undertaken with the Development Office of Najd Agricultural Area, this project aims to support agricultural zones and improve transport links. Overall, the minister reaffirmed that the ministry’s ongoing projects reflect Oman’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development, ensuring safety, efficiency, and long-term economic benefits.
