Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced a tender for Phase 1 of the Rub al Khali road dualisation project.

In a statement, MTCIT said, ‘Phase 1 of the Rub al Khali road dualisation project starts from Ibri roundabout and extends to the Tanam roundabout, covering a distance of about 6km.’

Additionally, the project involves construction of several road intersections, roundabouts, a pedestrian underpass and service roads on both sides of a total length of 10km.

The project includes development of several rainwater drainage facilities to ensure the road is operational in all weather conditions.