OMAN has signed 13 contracts for roads and land transport projects at a cost of RO535.55 million ($1.39 billion) including key  packages for the Al Batinah Expressway, according to a report by the Oman Observer.

“These packages will open new horizons for construction and economic boom in the nearby areas. The term of the Al Batinah Expressway contracts packages is three years from the date of signing the contract,” Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, was quoted as saying.

The Batinah Expressway deals include one worth RO135.65 million ($352.26 million) for Package Four (50 km), RO132.60 million ($344 million) for Package Five (41 km), and RO124 million ($322 million) for Package Six (45 km).