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Muscat Expressway expansion project set for October start, transport minister says

Work on the Muscat Expressway expansion project is expected to get underway in October or November 2026, His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said during a press conference.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

MUSCAT: His Excellency Al Maawali said the project has already been awarded to a contractor, who received the official notice to commence work about two weeks ago.
The minister said preparations were also being made to address potential traffic congestion during the construction period. A traffic management plan is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration.
His Excellency Al Maawali added that authorities are conducting a study into traffic congestion and working hours. The review could lead to adjustments in working schedules at some institutions as part of measures to ease pressure on Muscat’s roads.

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