National roads in Oman
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Length2,755 km (1,712 mi)
National RoadsNxx
| National Roads in Oman | |
|---|---|
 Marker for the N5 | |
| System information | |
| Length | 2,755 km (1,712 mi) |
| Highway names | |
| National Roads | Nxx |
| System links | |
National roads in Oman are highly important roads which connect major cities. They form the highest category in the Omani route numbering system and are designated with route numbers beginning with "N", from N1 to N10.
The national road system was established on December 18th, 2019 by the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology), through the Road Numbering and Classification Guide.[1] The guide outlined ten national roads detailing their official classification, names, start and end point and distances.[2][3]
According to the 2017 Road Design Guide, national roads are required to meet the following standards:[3][4]
- Serve long-distance travel.
- Accommodate high-speed travel.
- Connect major cities together, including airports and ports.
- Link strategic international border crossings to the governorates.
- Form a self-contained interconnected network that provides fast and safe transportation between major areas.
