The Ministry of Transport today announced that A’Sharqiya Expressway will be open for traffic on January 20, 2020.

The 191 km long expressway starts from the Wilayat of Bidbid and ends in the Wilayat Al Kamil wa Al Wafi.

The Ministry explained that the expressway will be under a test period of 3 months, as only light vehicles will be allowed to use this part. After the 3-month period, all heavy vehicles will be allowed to use the expressway, except those loaded with petrochemicals and dangerous materials.