New Al Mughsail bridge and underpass open to ease traffic in Oman's Dhofar Governorate

The Al Mughsail Road and Bridge in Oman's Dhofar Governorate is now open, aiming to significantly improve traffic flow and access to key tourist sites. Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, highlighted the project as part of a broader infrastructure development agenda to enhance services for residents and visitors.

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the governorate is witnessing the implementation of continuous infrastructure projects that align with Oman’s comprehensive development agenda and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens, residents and visitors.

He emphasized that the new road and bridge are vital for boosting tourism and economic activity by making it easier to reach areas like Rakhyut, Dhalkut, and the Al Mughsail beachfront. The project is designed to facilitate travel, particularly during the busy Khareef Dhofar season.

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Al Mughsail Road and Bridge is one of the governorate's vital infrastructure projects, contributing to improved road network efficiency, smoother traffic flow, and easier access to the Wilayats of Rakhyut and Dhalkut, as well as key tourist attractions, thereby supporting tourism, economic activity and social development.

Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, confirmed that this opening marks the completion of the first phase. The remaining elements, including landscaping and aesthetic features, are scheduled for completion in the first quarter of next year. The completed phase features a 540-meter concrete bridge and an underpass to manage traffic to nearby attractions like the Marneef Cave blowholes. The project also incorporates roadside parking, a pedestrian walkway, and comprehensive road safety measures aligned with Omani standards.

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the opening of the road and bridge marks the completion of the first phase of the project, while the remaining works, including landscaping, aesthetic features and several structural and service-related elements, are expected to be completed during the first quarter of next year.