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Over RO 120 million invested by Oman’s Ministry to upgrade Al Wusta roads

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is implementing road maintenance and completion projects worth more than RO 120 million in Al Wusta Governorate, as part of efforts to improve connectivity, road efficiency and traffic safety.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Muscat: The projects include ongoing asphalt road maintenance covering a total of 1,244 kilometres, at a cost of approximately RO 6.004 million. The works are aimed at maintaining the efficiency of the governorate’s road network and improving safety for motorists.

Among the major construction projects underway is the completion of a 58-kilometre section of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road north of Haima, at a cost of RO 44 million. The project has an implementation period of 24 months.

Work is also progressing on Phase Three of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road, covering 124.5 kilometres at a cost of RO 70 million. The project has reached 23 per cent completion and is scheduled to be implemented over three years.

The wider development of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road is expected to strengthen connectivity between Al Wusta and Dhofar and improve the efficiency and safety of one of Oman’s key transport corridors. The Ministry has previously highlighted the route’s importance in enhancing logistics connectivity and supporting economic, social and tourism activity.

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