The 'Works' comprise the
construction of Tunnel SKF-I and approximately 500m of open road earthworks for
the Shis to Khorfakkan Road and Tunnels project. The Scope of Works includes
all the initial and permanent lining works of Tunnel SKF-I, plus the earthworks
and drainage structures for the open road section of the contract.
Tunnel SKF-I comprises of
the 860m long East and Westbound Tunnels. The East and Westbound Tunnels are
connected via four numbers of pedestrian cross passages at 180m spacing. The
tunnel will be constructed via Drill and Blast methods. The Contract also
includes the excavation of the East and West Portals of Tunnel SKF-I.