Proposed pedestrian bridge in Manama reviewed

TDT | Manama

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The Public Utilities and Environment Committee of the Council of Representatives has reviewed a proposal for the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting the waterfront along King Faisal Highway at the intersection near the Sheraton Hotel in the capital, Manama.

The proposal was referred to the committee by the Speaker of the Council, Mr Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, on June 8, 2023, for study and a comprehensive report. The proposal, put forward by MPs Ahmed Qarata, Hisham Al Awadhi, Jameel Mullah Hassan, Mohammed Al Aliwi, and Mohammed Al Rifai, aims to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce potential accidents at the busy intersection.

This is particularly important given the increasing number of visitors to the financial harbour and waterfront area. Additionally, the proposal seeks to alleviate traffic congestion on King Faisal Highway in the second district of the Capital Governorate.

Commitment

The Ministry of Works has confirmed its commitment to ongoing plans for developing and modernising infrastructure to support growth and facilitate strategic service projects across Bahrain.

While the ministry acknowledged the government’s dedication to implementing the highest traffic safety standards in road designs, its studies concluded that constructing a pedestrian bridge at this location may not be feasible. The ministry anticipates that pedestrian crossing needs will be addressed through the future Bahrain Metro project.