Bahrain to Launch Major Bridge Project Connecting Manama and Diyar Al Muharraq

TDT | Manama
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The Capital Municipality Council's Services and Public Utilities Committee chairwoman, Huda Sultan, has announced ambitious plans for several new bridges and overpasses in Manama, funded in part by Gulf investments.

A key project involves a five-phase bridge connecting Manama to Diyar Al Muharraq. The first phase, currently underway, focuses on groundwork to link Bahrain Bay to the Al Sayah area in Busaiteen. Tenders for subsequent phases are expected to be released in early 2025.

"This Manama-Muharraq link will be followed by road improvements in the Capital Governorate, increasing lanes near King Faisal Corniche to alleviate traffic congestion between Manama and Muharraq. Future phases also include a bridge connecting Bahrain Bay to Salman City," she said.

Further projects under development by the Ministry of Works include road expansion and improvements near the Marina area on Al Fateh Highway.

"An overpass will be constructed at the Bahrain Gas intersection (separating Salmabad, Isa Town, Al Sehla, and Manama) to reduce congestion. The road leading to Manama from the IKEA complex will be widened, and a new bridge will be connected to the road leading to the King Fahd Causeway," she further added.

"Some of these bridge and overpass projects are expected to begin construction within two years. These infrastructure developments aim to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity within the capital and surrounding areas," she concluded.