Rakhyout: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has commenced construction work on a new coastal dirt road linking the wilayats of Rakhyout and Dhalkout in Dhofar Governorate, spanning 20 kilometers.
According to Oman News Agency, the project is part of the ministry’s efforts to develop road networks and enhance logistical and tourism connectivity between the wilayats of Dhofar. A local Omani company specializing in road construction is partnering in this initiative.
Eng. Said Mohammed Tabook, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, stated that the new road has been designed with a width of 12 meters to accommodate various types of vehicles and passes through rugged mountainous terrain. He noted that the project will reduce the travel distance between the two wilayats from 60 kilometers to approximately 20 kilometers, providing a significant shortcut of around 40 kilometers.
He added that the road passes through several prominent natural and tourist sites, including water springs, wadis, archaeological locations, and beaches, contributing to the enhancement of tourism in the region, particularly during the Khareef (monsoon) season.
Tabook affirmed that the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology is currently studying the possibility of including the project in future road paving initiatives. This is in line with Dhofar’s development aspirations and aims to improve the quality of the governorate’s road infrastructure.