70% of Duqm Airport–Ras Markaz dual carriageway complete
The project features a dual-carriageway comprising two lanes in each direction over a 42.9-kilometre stretch, along with 11.5 kilometres of subsidiary roads, including access routes to roundabouts and connections to the airport area.
The road will link storage tanks at Ras Markaz with the Duqm Airport Roundabout, passing alongside the Green Industries Zone and several ongoing projects. It will also connect to the populated village of Dhahar and the Salalah route, enhancing integration among strategic projects in the southern sector of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).
Eng Salim bin Juma al Ghanbousi, Senior Quantity Surveying and Contracts Specialist, stated that the project's cost exceeds RO 57.6 million. It forms part of SEZAD's vision to develop robust infrastructure supporting sustainable growth, with strong commitment to executing the project to the highest quality standards while adhering to the scheduled timeline.
In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he explained that the project includes critical works such as constructing wadi drainage culverts, creating future utility corridors (for water, electricity, and communications), relocating damaged fiber-optic cables, and providing necessary protection for Duqm Refinery's oil pipelines.
Eng Mohammed bin Salim al Tamimi, one of the project engineers at Oman Company for the Development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer), reported that over 90% of works on Main Roads 1 and 2 have been completed, along with more than 90% of concrete construction works. Asphalt layer works have exceeded 70% completion.
In his statement to ONA, he noted that all surface water drainage culverts have been fully implemented. The project also includes installing smart lighting poles along the entire route.
Additionally, 10% of the total project value has been allocated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reinforcing their role in major project execution and supporting the local economy.
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