Under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology officially opened traffic on Al Mughsail Road and Bridge in Salalah. This project comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the road network in Dhofar Governorate and to facilitate movement between different wilayats and tourist destinations, especially during the Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season.
During his visit to the project, His Highness emphasized that Dhofar Governorate is witnessing continuous infrastructure development projects that align with Oman’s comprehensive development goals and improve the quality of services provided to citizens, residents, and visitors.
He further noted that Al Mughsail Road and Bridge is considered a vital project that will significantly enhance the road network’s efficiency, improve traffic flow, and provide easier access to the wilayats of Rakhyut and Dalkut, as well as nearby tourist attractions. This, in turn, supports tourism, economic activity, and social connectivity.
For his part, Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, stated to the Oman News Agency that opening the road and bridge to traffic represents the first phase of the project. He added that remaining works—such as aesthetic elements and some construction and service components—are still ongoing and are expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.
He explained that the project includes the construction of a concrete bridge approximately 540 meters long, supported by 17 pillars and two side abutments, each about 12 meters high. It also includes an underpass to facilitate traffic movement to nearby tourist sites, including the Al Mughsail waterfront area and Marneef Cave (known for its natural blowholes).
Additionally, the project features side parking areas and a pedestrian walkway equipped with lighting, with widths ranging between 2 and 7 meters. It also incorporates all necessary road safety measures, including concrete and metal barriers, directional signage, and warning road markings, in accordance with the approved standards in Oman’s Road Design Manual.
