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New road to Al Jarula Village underway to boost access and services in Oman’s North Al Sharqiyah Governorate

Construction officially began today on a vital road project leading to Al Jarula village in the Wilayat of Ibra, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

TAS News Service

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

MUSCAT : The project, launched by the North Al Sharqiyah Municipality, will replace sections of the existing road that traverse rugged terrain and are frequently disrupted by valley floods. The new road is designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and year-round movement to and from Al Jarula.

Engineer Talal bin Bakhit Al Hajri, Head of the Maintenance Section on Deputation at the Projects Department, said the road will be realigned to run along the mountainside instead of crossing valleys prone to flooding. The construction includes drainage systems to divert water into valleys, ensuring long-term road durability in line with approved engineering standards.

The project spans 2.7 kilometers, with widths varying from 7 meters in narrow sections to 4 meters in more challenging terrain. It comes at a cost of RO 18,595.

Al Jarula Village, 35 km from Ibra and 160 km from Muscat, is renowned for its scenic setting in Wadi Qafifa, a valley known for its clear water flow during rainy seasons.

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