Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is advancing 61 road projects across the country as part of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan aimed at improving transport infrastructure to bolster economic growth and connectivity. As of mid-2026, approximately 22 of these projects have surpassed 70 percent completion, with a range of new highways, road rehabilitations, and strategic infrastructure developments underway.

Dr. Saif bin Saeed al Sinani, Director General of Planning at the ministry, characterized 2026 as an exceptional year for road construction in Oman. Major projects inaugurated during the first half of the year include the dual carriageways on Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Street and Al Farouq Street, the Itin Tunnel Interchange, road paving in Maqshin, rehabilitation of the Tawi Atir-Wadi Rakah-Jabjat route, and repairs on the Al Aflaj road in Al Mudhaibi. Additionally, infrastructure damaged by recent tropical weather systems has been restored.

Several key projects are set to reach completion in the second half of 2026. These include Sultan Turki bin Said Road between Al Kamil W’al Wafi and Sur, the rehabilitation of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road linking Bidbid and Nizwa, the Wadi Bani Khalid Aqaba Road, the Harweeb-Al Mazyouna-Miten Road, and the Al Mughsail Bridge. Other ongoing works scheduled for completion this year encompass the Taqah-Madinat Al Haq Road, Saih Al Khairat-Shisr Road, Al Mamoura-Taqah Road, improvements to the Anatoukh pass in Dhalkout, and the coastal road connecting Rakhyout and Dhalkout.

Sections of additional projects are also expected to open before year-end, including 6 kilometers of the Sohar Port and Freezone Link, 30 kilometers of the Al Namaa Poultry Company road in Dhank, 6 kilometers of the Al Hazm-Al Rustaq road, and 12 kilometers of the Gas Company Roundabout-Bilad Sur dual carriageway. Further partial openings will cover segments of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Road, Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway, and the Al Abila-Al Fayyad road.

The ministry is preparing to launch new projects in the coming months, such as the first phase of the dual carriageway to Rub Al Khali in Al Dhahirah Governorate, completion of the Sant-Wadi Al A’la road, rehabilitation works in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, and paving projects servicing villages in the Al Sharqiyah North Governorate. Among the largest upcoming initiatives are the 132-kilometer Sinaw-Mahout-Al Duqm road in Al Wusta Governorate and the expansion of the Muscat Expressway.

Dr. Al Sinani noted that the Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road, connecting Dibba, Khasab, and the Niabat of Lima in Musandam Governorate, has passed 73 percent completion and is expected to substantially improve regional connectivity while supporting tourism and economic activity.

Construction is also ongoing on the 400-kilometer Sultan Said bin Taimur Road linking Haima and Thamrait, including a remaining 37-kilometer segment before Haima. Portions of this highway are anticipated to open in early 2027, with full completion targeted for the latter half of 2028. Once finished, the road will serve as a critical transport corridor connecting Dhofar Governorate with the rest of Oman.

Dhofar continues to receive considerable infrastructure investment, featuring projects such as the 33-kilometer Raysut-Al Mughsail dual carriageway, the 46-kilometer Saih Al Khairat-Shisr Road, the 86-kilometer Shisr-Bithna Al Hashman Road, and the 210-kilometer Harweeb-Al Mazyouna-Miten Road. Additional development includes 170 kilometers of paved roads in Maqshin and several rehabilitation efforts covering the Hafouf-Dhalkout-Khadhrafi Road, Al Shuwaimiya and Anatoukh passes, as well as the Al Mamoura-Taqah Road and the coastal route from Rakhyout to Dhalkout.