Sharqiyah Expressway: Muscat to Sur
The 191 km expressway from Bidbid into Ash Sharqiyah: tunnels, high bridges and faster access to Sur and the desert.
2026-10-19
The Sharqiyah Expressway opened in early 2020. It runs for 191 kilometres from Bidbid, near Muscat, to Al Kamil W'Al Wafi in Ash Sharqiyah, linking the capital with Ibra, the Sharqiya Sands and Sur.
Engineering
- Two tunnels with a combined length of about 2.1 kilometres.
- Wadi bridges up to about 90 metres high.
Where it takes you
- Ibra and the Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands desert camps.
- Wadi Bani Khalid.
- Sur and the turtle beaches of Ras al Hadd and Ras al Jinz.
Alternative route
The coastal road via Quriyat is shorter to Sur and more scenic, passing Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach and Wadi Shab.
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.
Roads and highways in Oman: a driver's guide
Sultan Qaboos Street: Muscat's main road
Muscat Expressway: the city's inland bypass
