National roads in Oman
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, through the Road Numbering and Classification Guide. The guide outlined ten national roads detailing their official classification, names, start and end point and distances.
Definition
According to the 2017 Road Design Guide, national roads are required to meet the following standards:- 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.