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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Tender invited for development of Burj al Sahwa Roundabout

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Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has floated a tender for the development of Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout and the roads linking to the roundabout.


The contraction will have to provide four options such as one involving only the main baseline and bridge, the second one of bridges and underpass, the third one based on the proposal from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MOHUP), and the fourth one will be presented by the bidding contracting company itself.


The contractor is allowed to propose an alternative solution for the development of Burj Al Sahwa and the scope of the work may extended till Muscat Expressway.


The last date for purchasing tender documents is February 2 while the last date to submit bids is March 10 and the bid will be opened on April 28.


Earlier, MTCIT affirmed its plans to resolve the traffic congestion in the capital with the implementation of some vital projects this year.


Speaking to the Observer, Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, "There are a lot of road projects that will be implemented in 2025, which include the expansion of Muscat Expressway, November 18 Road and the remodeling of Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout.


Eng Khamis al Shammakhi, Undersecretary of Transport, said, Muscat traffic decongestion project will include the Al Mouj Street expansion. "A government team specialized in addressing traffic congestion in Muscat Governorate is working in coordination and cooperation with the Muscat Governor’s Office to find solutions."


The remodeling of Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout will include bridges and tunnels in addition to the expansion of the lanes," he said.


The Muscat Expressway project includes expanding the expressway from the Qurm traffic signal and will include new lanes, bridge widening, and upgrades at key interchanges, all within the existing right-of-way. The Muscat Expressway currently includes 15 interchanges.


The Al Mouj and November 18th Street expansion project includes three lanes in each direction, traffic signals replacing roundabouts, and new service roads for commercial establishments located in the area.


It may be noted that the roundabout has become a busy traffic intersection with the opening of the new Muscat International Airport and the increasing number of hotels and other leisure and tourism facilities within the Al Mouj Integrated Complex.


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