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Observer
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Heavy vehicles above 3 tonnes not allowed on Mountain Road
The Muscat Municipality is imposing height restrictions on Al Jabal Road (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) at four different locations. "To improve safety and traffic flow, Muscat Municipality is installing height restriction barriers on Amerat–Bausher Mountain Road to limit vehicles over three tonnes or three metres high. Heavy vehicle drivers are advised to follow instructions and use alternative routes," a statement said. The municipality earlier invited bids from contractors who will be responsible for all design and construction work related to the installation of height restriction signages on the road. As the mountain road has been prone to regular fatal accidents, especially those involving heavy-duty trucks that also disrupt traffic, there have been requests from the public for a permanent solution, such as an alternative tunnel road to connect the two wilayats of Amerat and Bausher, respectively. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), a related tender will be announced this year for the tunnel project. The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) places lots of importance on connectivity via public transportation and less dependence on private vehicles, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP). As per the plan, the Wilayat of Al Amerat, separated from the rest of the city by mountains, will be connected through a road tunnel in addition to the existing mountain road. This tunnel will change the face of Al Amerat as it will help link the suburb with Ruwi through a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), those connected with the masterplan says.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Swiss team coming soon for preparing DPR on e-RT service between Hubballi and Dharwad
Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that as per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the State government and a Swiss company, the officials of the latter will soon visit Hubballi-Dharwad to study and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on e-RT (Electric Rapid Transit) between the twin cities. Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, Mr. Lad, however, clarified that there has been no deadline set for submission of the DPR but it is likely to take four months. The Minister said that after submission of the DPR, the State government will study the proposal and its economic feasibility. Subsequently, a meeting of all the stakeholders will be convened to discuss the related issues, he said. Initial discussions with the company officials have revealed that out of the proposed 23 km e-RT, 20 km will be elevated, which will not only ease traffic density but also help commuters reach their destination in time, he said. Mr. Lad said that compared to the 33 stops between Hubballi and Dharwad under the existing BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System), the focus will be on reducing the number of stops under the proposed e-RT. On the 23-km stretch, the likely stops will be three or four, he added. To a query, Mr. Lad said that the government is positive on the economic feasibility of the proposed project and personally, he felt that the project will be a reality soon. For the record, Hubballi-Dharwad already have a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) managed by Hubballi Dharwad BRTS Limited. In the wake of complaints and lacunae in the existing transport system, a proposal on e-RT was mooted several months ago.
Observer
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Height restrictions likely on Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road
Muscat: The Muscat Municipality is planning to install height restriction signs on Al Jabal Road (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) at four different locations. The municipality has invited bids from contractors who will be responsible for all design and construction work related to the installation of related height restriction signages on the road. The last date to submit bids is March 16 As the mountain road has been prone to regular fatal accidents, especially those involving heavy-duty trucks that also disrupt traffic, there have been requests from the public for a permanent solution, such as an alternative tunnel road to connect the two wilayats of Amerat and Bausher, respectively. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), a related tender will be announced this year for the tunnel project. The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) places lots of importance on connectivity via public transportation and less dependence on private vehicles, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP). As per the plan, the Wilayat of Al Amerat, separated from the rest of the city by mountains, will be connected through a road tunnel in addition to the existing mountain road. This tunnel will change the face of Al Amerat as it will help link the suburb with Ruwi through a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), those connected with the masterplan says. n
