Manama:Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, attended the signing ceremony for the construction of the Fourth Bridge, a strategic infrastructure project that will connect the Capital Governorate and Muharraq Governorate.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was signed by Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, representing the Government of Bahrain, and Mazen Mattar, CEO of Nass Corporation, representing the consortium of Nass Corporation and Nasser Hazzaa Al Subaie Contracting Company.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah emphasized Bahrain's commitment to strategic infrastructure projects to enhance the road network and support the country's comprehensive development goals. He highlighted the importance of an integrated road network to accommodate urban expansion and facilitate traffic between key areas, specifically the Capital and Muharraq Governorates.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the Fourth Bridge Project will significantly contribute to the Kingdom's economic and social development by improving infrastructure, enhancing investment attractiveness, and supporting national competitiveness. He commended the Ministry of Works and relevant authorities for their efforts in implementing strategic projects, underscoring the need for adherence to quality and safety standards.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its ongoing support of Bahrain's development projects and acknowledged the Saudi Fund for Development's role in the Gulf Development Programme, which includes the Fourth Bridge Project.
Minister Al Hawaj reiterated the project's alignment with the visions of His Majesty the King and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, aimed at enhancing public services and facilities. He highlighted the project's impact on traffic flow between the two governorates and its sustainable traffic solutions based on technical studies.
The technical details of the project include a 482-metre-long marine bridge with five lanes in each direction, linking Al Sayah area in Muharraq to Bahrain Bay in Manama, and a one-way, three-lane bridge for a free-flowing U-turn towards Al Fateh Highway. The project has a total cost of BD65 million.
Sultan Al Murshed, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, affirmed the project as a testament to the strong partnership between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, reflecting their commitment to development projects that align with sustainable development goals.