HE the Minister of Works Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf and the Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa inaugurated phase 1 of North Manama Causeway Project, which complements the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations. Phase 1 of the project comprises the 51.5m long marine bridge, in addition to the road works extending from Bahrain Financial Harbour to the one-way causeway leading to Bahrain Bay. Works also include the 237m long one-way causeway and the part located north of King Faisal Highway from North Manama Causeway, besides the road works extending from the one-way causeway to King Faisal Highway.

 

The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion on Al Fateh Highway; at the points where the highway intersects with King Faisal Highway and also with Sh. Hamad Causeway. It also aims to provide a direct entrance to Bahrain Bay and the Financial Harbour. The project will also provide access to the Financial Harbour for traffic coming from Muharraq or Al Fateh Highway; without the need to go through King Faisal Highway, therefore decreasing the number of vehicles using this highway. The high quality and safety standards adopted in the project will help road users reach Bahrain Bay, the Financial Harbour and head west towards Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Highway much more easily.