Oman invests US$3.1B in road projects to transform transport, logistics infrastructure
The 180 kilometres of dedicated logistics access roads directly enable the movement of refrigerated containers from farms to export gateways.
OMAN – The Sultanate of Oman is executing a comprehensive transformation of its transport and logistics infrastructure, with strategic road projects totalling approximately RO1.2 billion (US$3.1 billion) between 2021 and 2025.
The network of paved roads currently extends to 16,357 kilometres, while unpaved roads reach 17,069 kilometres, creating an integrated ecosystem that supports economic growth, trade facilitation, and sustainable development.
Strategic Road Projects and Connectivity
Basma Bait Bakhit, Road Management Development Specialist at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, stated that ongoing projects include more than 140 kilometres of road improvements.
Prominent projects completed during this period include the Sultan Taimur bin Faisal Road (Barka–Al-Suwaiq), the dual-carriageway of the Raysut–Al-Mughsail Road, the dual-carriageway of the Izki–Nizwa–Qarout Al-Janoubiya–Birkat Al-Mawz–Farq Road, and roads within the Khazaen Economic Zone.
For fresh produce exporters and logistics operators, improved road connectivity between ports, economic zones, and agricultural regions reduces transit times for perishable cargo. The 180 kilometres of dedicated logistics access roads directly enable the movement of refrigerated containers from farms to export gateways.
Maintenance Investment and Operational Efficiency
She added that the total cost allocated to routine road maintenance in the previous period exceeded RO250 million (US$650 million), including projects and repairs.
In addition, she noted that the Ministry worked to quickly address weather-related damage, with the value of contracts for maintaining unpaved roads in South Sharqiyah Governorate exceeding RO2.8 million (US$7.3 million). The total cost of contracts for maintaining asphalt roads over five years exceeded RO77 million (US$200 million).
The ministry continues to implement several initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and spending. These include decentralizing the management and maintenance of local roads through governorate offices, introducing modern technologies for construction and maintenance, and expanding the digitization of services across the roads sector.
Future Projects and Economic Diversification
The Eleventh Five-Year Plan focuses on completing ongoing projects, some of which are already over 70% complete, while simultaneously implementing new projects in 2026.
As Oman expands its network to over 33,000 kilometres of roads (paved and unpaved), the Sultanate strengthens its position as a logistics hub connecting the Gulf, Asia, and Africa.
Developing and opening roads is a cornerstone of economic, tourism, and logistics development in the Sultanate of Oman, enhancing trade and investment and contributing to the government’s goals of economic diversification and sustainable development.
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