15-05-2025
New mountain road (Arqut - Sarfait) launched to enhance Dhofar's road network
Salalah: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology on Thursday inaugurated the new Arqut-Sarfait mountain road in Dhalkout, Dhofar Governorate, as part of efforts to upgrade road networks across the Sultanate of Oman.
Eng Said Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, stated that the road will improve connectivity to Dhalkout and the Sarfait border crossing with Yemen, designed to withstand all weather conditions. The project involved rerouting 13.5 km through rugged terrain to avoid landslide-prone areas, with infrastructure including box culverts, retaining walls, drainage channels, and safety signage. A local Omani firm executed the project, aligning with national capacity-building goals.
Concurrently, the Ministry has begun constructing the 33 km dual-carriageway Raysut-Mughsail road in Salalah, while the Mughsail Bridge project (11% complete) will feature a 12-meter-high concrete bridge with 19 columns and six decorative arches.
These projects reflect the Ministry's commitment to developing safe, modern road infrastructure that supports economic growth and traffic efficiency nationwide.
