Muscat Expressway: the city's inland bypass

The Muscat Expressway runs for about 54 kilometres inland and parallel to Sultan Qaboos Street, from the Qurum area to the Halban interchange, where it joins the Batinah Expressway.

Expansion

A major upgrade was due to be awarded in early 2026:

• Five lanes in each direction from Al Qurm to Al Khuwair.
• Six lanes in each direction from Al Khuwair past the Halban interchange.
• A new flyover from Al Nahda Street, an upgraded Saih Al Maleh interchange, wider wadi bridges and a direct connection to Sultan Haitham City.

Who uses it

Commuters between west Muscat (Al Khoudh, Al Mouj, Muscat Hills, Sultan Haitham City) and the city centre, and through traffic to the Batinah coast.

Living near the main roads

Good road links shape property values in Muscat. R2LUX sells homes in communities where foreigners can own, close to the city's main routes; three current listings are below.