Case Study
Geology Helps Define Road Expansion
Khasab, a city in the exclave of Oman, was isolated for a long time. Mountains rising from the plains of Ras al Khaimah made it virtually impossible to reach the city by land. The development of a coastal road from the United Arab Emirates opened Khasab to the world. Access challenges The highway is built up against a sheer coastal cliff. Large overhanging rocks are susceptible to falling, particularly following rainfall. A planned upgra