US$176.6 million Oman expressway underway

Construction is now underway in Oman for the second phase of the Al Sharqiyah Expressway project. This section of the route is expected to cost US$176. million. The project is being overseen by Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications & Information Technology.  

The work involves widening and improving a 52km section of the route so that it features three lanes in either direction. The project is being handled by the Tasnim Projects Company and the stretch runs between Al Kamil and the Wilayat of Sur.  Also included in the work will be maintenance and upgrades to the existing route between the Bilad Sur roundabout and Sur Plaza Hotel so that this 3km section features two lanes in either direction. 

Other parts of the project will include building a number of small bridges and tunnel sections, raised intersections, lighting and traffic lighting and pedestrian facilities.