Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in co-ordination with the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content, has awarded contracts for two key infrastructure development projects – the Muscat Expressway expansion as well as the Ibra Road dualisation. 

Muscat Expressway expansion contract valued at RO157.2 million ($407 million) and the Ibra Road dualisation project worth RO29.1 million ($75.4 million) comes as part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of the road network and improve traffic flow, stated the ministry.

The Muscat Expressway expansion project includes a package of development works, most notably upgrading the Qurum Natural Park Roundabout and Seih Al Maleh Roundabout into signallised intersections. 

The ministry said the project includes the construction of independent two-lane flyovers at Al Khoudh Sixth traffic signals for traffic coming from Ruwi, as well as for vehicles travelling from the Muscat Expressway to Al Kitab Roundabout and from Al Dakhiliyah Governorate towards Sohar. It also covers the upgrading and expansion of the road from Seih Al-Maleh Roundabout to Halban Interchange, along with its connection to Al Batinah Expressway.

Additionally, most existing bridge entrances and exits will be upgraded by adding an extra lane to create two lanes in each direction. This also includes building a direct exit on Al Rusayl Bridge for vehicles travelling from Muscat toward Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout.

The Ibra Road Dualisation Project, from Al Yahmadi to the Al Qafisi area, will boost road efficiency, ensure smoother traffic flow, and strengthen connectivity between wilayats and neighbouring areas.