Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is ramping up development and maintenance of key road projects across Dhofar Governorate to improve infrastructure resilience and readiness ahead of the Khareef (monsoon) season. The initiatives are designed to ease traffic flow, support tourism, and strengthen economic and social connectivity between wilayats.
Eng. Said Mohammed Tabook, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar, reported notable progress across several projects. The Ateen Tunnel in Salalah has reached 93% completion—23% ahead of schedule—and is expected to significantly reduce congestion during peak tourist months. Sultan Taimour Street’s 6.8-kilometer dual-carriageway in Al Saada stands at 40% completion, while the 7.6-kilometer Al Farooq Street dual-carriageway has reached 45%.
In Salalah, construction continues on the Mughsail Road and Bridge project, which is 20% complete and will feature a 12-meter-high bridge, parking areas, a lit pedestrian walkway, and access to tourist sites. Meanwhile, the 33-kilometer Raysut-Mughsail dual-carriageway will include overpasses, underpasses, roundabouts, and animal crossings, connecting to an additional 5.5-kilometer stretch linking 18 November Road.
In Al Mazyunah, work on the 210-kilometer Harweeb-Al Mazyunah-Maitin road is progressing steadily, with 65% complete across four segments. The nearby Andat-Habrut road (10 km) is also under construction.
In Maqshin, the 170-kilometer asphalt network connecting Marsudid, Al Manadir, Mandar Al Dhabyan, and Al Mashash is 58% complete, with final delivery targeted for June 2026.
Elsewhere, the Ministry is advancing the Seeh Al Kheerat-Shisr road (46 km) in Thumrait, in partnership with the Najd Agricultural Area Development Office. Completion is expected by October 2026. In Shaleem and the Halaniyat Islands, work has begun to improve the Al Shuwaimiyah Pass (2.5 km), incorporating drainage systems, barriers, and signage.
Additionally, construction has started on phases three to five of the Sultan Said bin Taimour dual-carriageway, covering nearly 400 km at a total cost exceeding RO 258 million. In a recent milestone, the new 13.5-kilometer Arqut-Sarfait Mountain Road was inaugurated, improving connectivity between Rakhyut, Dhalkut, and the Sarfait border crossing with Yemen.
Source: Oman News Agency
