Project Location: Oman

Project Description

The DGR&LT requires a review and update of the study carried out in 2008 and a clear outcome with recommendations for road classification and route referencing system that can be applied in the Sultanate of Oman. The primary purposes of the route referencing system will be to achieve an enhanced database of the road network which will integrate with a road asset management system and facilitate development of route mapping for tourism and other purposes. All grade-separated interchanges; key destinations and tourist attractions are to be incorporated. All roads in the network classified according to OHDS 2010 as “National, Arterial, Secondary and Distributor” shall be included in the referencing system. Roads lower in the hierarchy shall not be included except those which provide access to any of the designated touristic attractions.

Purpose

The purpose of the Road Classification Hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

• Planning and Administration
• Conflict Avoidance - Reduce Overall Impact of Traffic
• Recognition of Road Types
• Navigation
• Road Management