Wadi Bani Khalid Mountain road 74% complete

WADI BANI KHALID: The completion rate of the mountain road in Wadi Bani Khalid in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate has reached 74 per cent. The project spans 9 kilometres and is being executed at a cost exceeding RO 13 million.
The road, being executed by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, starts in the Manakh area, near Wadi Bani Khalid Police Station, and concludes at the village of Muzayri in the centre of the wilayat.
The actual completion rate exceeds the planned target by over 20 per cent, with the road expected to open to traffic in the third quarter of 2026. The road serves as an alternative route for the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate and stands as one of the most prominent development projects implemented by the ministry in the wilayat.
It is designed to function as a vital route that enhances logistical movement from an economic perspective, while also facilitating user mobility between villages within the wilayat — including residents, school buses, and other routine travel. Additionally, it strengthens connectivity among villages, reinforcing social bonds and daily commutes in line with ongoing service development in the wilayat.
The road comprises two lanes, each 3.5 metres wide, with asphalt shoulders extending 1.5 metres on each side. The project also includes box culverts and water drainage channels to ensure road safety during rainfall. — ONA