Galfar Engineering & Contracting, one of the largest construction companies in the Middle East, has announced that it has been awarded a road works contract worth USD 119 mln by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) in Oman.
The scope of work includes expansion of the 30.2-km road from Qarut Al Janubiyah roundabout in the Wilayt of Izki, passing through Birkat Al Mawz and ending at A’Turath village in the Wilayat of Nizwa, said Galfar in its filing to Muscat Stock Exchange.
In addition to this, Galfar will be setting up 10 new roundabouts on the main road along with the revamping of two existing roundabouts. A new traffic signal will also be established as part of the contract.
The work on the project will begin soon and is likely to be completed by September 2027, stated the Omani contractor in its bourse filing.
