Cabinet Greenlights Crucial North-South Corridor

TDT| Manama

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The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, approved financing for the Shaikh Jaber Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah Highway Development Project during its Monday meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. This decision, following a memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance, reflects Bahrain’s focus on enhancing infrastructure to meet the needs of its growing population and economy.

The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce peak-hour delays by upgrading the highway to motorway standards. With Bahrain’s population expected to increase from 1.4 million to 2.1 million by 2030, the highway will be a crucial NorthSouth link connecting Manama, Sitra Industrial Area, the Alba Plant, and the Southern Governorate.

It is also envisioned as part of an international network tied to the proposed Bahrain-Qatar Causeway. Key features include replacing Alba Roundabout with a three-level interchange and upgrading Nuwaidrat Roundabout to a two-level interchange. Enhancements will extend to King Hamad Highway, Estiqlal Highway, and Refinery Avenue.

The project also involves relocating utilities such as power cables, water pipelines, telecommunications, and gas pipelines. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Bahrain’s infrastructure development, strengthening connectivity, reducing travel delays, and supporting sustainable economic growth.