Safety concerns prompt tunnel camera call and A’ali road measures

TDT | Manama

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During the Northern Municipal Council session, road safety concerns in Hamad Town and A’ali were raised, along with proposals to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Council members reviewed a proposal to install security cameras inside the tunnels at Roundabout 6 and Roundabout 14 on Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway in Hamad Town. The recommendation was referred to the Ministry of Interior for its views.  

Members said the cameras could help monitor traffic inside the tunnels and allow quicker response in case of accidents or incidents, particularly because the tunnels are used daily by large numbers of motorists travelling between residential areas.

In the same session, the council also discussed safety concerns at the intersection on Road 4262 near the petrol station in A’ali. According to the Ministry of Works, structural changes such as building a roundabout are not feasible due to limited road space and nearby private properties.  

Instead, safety improvements will include clearer traffic signs, repainting road markings and installing a speed hump to enhance driver awareness.

For many residents and commuters who use these roads every day, such measures are seen as important steps towards safer neighbourhood streets and more secure journeys through familiar routes.