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Ministry proposes expansion of Sahwa Tower, 18th November Street, Al Mouj Street to ease traffic congestion in Muscat

The Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology is proposing a host of vital projects this year to help ease traffic congestion in the capital city.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

MUSCAT : Addressing the media meeting, His Excellency Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shammakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, explained that the ministry has formed a dedicated team to explore solutions to ease the growing traffic congestion in Muscat Governorate.

To address traffic congestion and bottlenecks in the governorate, the Ministry has proposed several vital projects, the most prominent of which are expansion of the Sahwa Tower (and the surrounding area), the 18th November Street and Al Mouj Street.

Additionally, there is also a government team specialized in addressing traffic congestion in Muscat Governorate. This team is working in coordination and cooperation with the Muscat Governor’s Office to ensure the implementation of appropriate solutions.


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