50% capacity boost: King Fahad Causeway unveils streamlined processing, passenger lounges

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The King Fahad Causeway Authority has unveiled a transformative upgrade to its processing areas and passenger lounges, setting the stage for a new era of enhanced travel between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

With a dramatic increase in capacity and a commitment to a seamless travel experience, the Causeway is poised to become an even more critical link connecting the two nations.

The phased poject has expanded the processing areas by 50%, boosting traffic flow. This expansion allows up to 2,500 vehicles per hour, up from the previous limit of 1,800.

Additionally, the Authority has introduced passenger lounges for public transportation users, featuring comprehensive departure and arrival halls.

This initiative aims to streamline the travel process and offer a comfortable waiting environment for passengers.

The development signifies the King Fahad Causeway Authority’s focus on continuous improvement and its goal of enhancing connections between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

The project represents a strategic advance, driven by collaborative efforts and guided by digital transformation and sustainable mobility principles.

The project includes the development of processing areas for both Saudi and Bahraini passport control.