This 190 km rehabilitated desert highway forms a vital regional connector between population and commercial centers in Oman’s interior. The project included extensive pavement reconstruction and flood mitigation works, including hydraulically optimized culverts such as a 40-cell system at Wadi Aydem and 108 additional culverts along critical low points. TCI’s supervision ensured quality workmanship, safety management, and compliance with design standards despite harsh environmental conditions characterized by extreme temperatures and sand ingress. The improved route enhances freight mobility and emergency access while reducing maintenance interventions.