Hawar Highway Set for Two-Lane Upgrade

Works Minister Ebrahim Al Hawaj gave the update in a written reply to MP Lulwa Al Rumaihi, who asked when the highway would become a dual carriageway because of its growing use.

Mr Al Hawaj said the Ministry of Works had a project to widen the road so that traffic would run on two lanes in each direction.

The scheme also includes a rainwater drainage network, side pavements for pedestrians, underground ducts for future service lines, better lighting, traffic markings and guide signs.

The project is now in the detailed design stage, the minister said.

Work will go ahead after the designs are completed and the ministry finishes the required procedures and co-ordination with the service bodies concerned.

Mr Al Hawaj said the ministry would continue working with Parliament to meet public needs within its remit.