Commencement of Implementation of the Three Sections of the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road Dualization Project

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has commenced the implementation of the dualization project for Sultan Said bin Taimour Road, covering Sections Three, Four, and Five, with a total length of approximately 400 kilometers and a total cost exceeding OMR 258 million.

 

Eng. Said bin Mohammed Tabook, Director General of the General Directorate of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, stated that the contracting companies have begun construction works for the three sections, with an execution period of 36 months.

 

Eng. Said Tabook explained that Section Three of the project extends from the Wilayat of Haima to the Wilayat of Maqshin, with a length of 132.5 kilometers. Section Four covers a distance of approximately 135 kilometers, starting from the Wilayat of Maqshin to the area of Doka, while Section Five stretches from the area of Doka to the Wilayat of Thumrait, also with a length of 132.5 kilometers.

 

The road will contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the road network in the Sultanate of Oman and strengthening connectivity between the governorates. It is designed to be accessible under various weather conditions and aims to improve traffic safety through the installation of concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and informative and warning signs. Additionally, it plays a key role in supporting economic, tourism, commercial, and social development.

 

It is worth mentioning that Sultan Said bin Taimour Road is considered the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate of Oman, with a total length of approximately 857 kilometers. The Ministry has awarded the implementation of the remaining three sections of the road to specialized companies in an Omani-Saudi partnership.