Accra:Southern Governorate Shaikh Mishaal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Works, inspected the ongoing Road 96 development project and reviewed the completion of its first phase. This initiative is part of the Ministry's efforts to enhance the road network's efficiency to accommodate traffic demands and urban growth in the area.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the first phase of the project included the section from the junction of Road 96 and Al Maaskar Street to just before its junction with Road 49, spanning approximately two kilometers. The completed works involved widening the road to two lanes in each direction, improving junctions, constructing pavements, installing a rainwater drainage network, new street lighting, and road safety features. Additionally, a treated water pipeline for irrigation and landscaping in line with the afforestation plan were implemented.
The development is expected to significantly increase the road's capacity from approximately 1,800 to 4,800 vehicles per hour, marking a 167% increase. This improvement aims to enhance traffic flow, boost the road network's efficiency, and increase safety for users.
The Ministry's visit underscores its commitment to field inspections of infrastructure development projects, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and specifications. It also expressed gratitude to citizens and residents for their cooperation during the project, which was executed by Kingdom Asphalt Company, and reaffirmed its dedication to further developing the road network to meet the growing needs of road users.