Key Interchange Project Reviewed

Ministry Reviews Progress on Strategic Road Development Aimed at Cutting Urban Congestion

Minister of Works, Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, conducted a site inspection to assess progress on the Isa Town Northern Interchange Bridge development project—one of the kingdom's flagship road infrastructure initiatives designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow across major urban corridors.

The inspection was carried out in the presence of Shaikh Mishaal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Works, and Ahmed Sami Al Tajar, Assistant Undersecretary for Roads. Both officials were briefed on the latest construction milestones and ongoing site works.

The project has been designated as strategically significant, engineered to enhance the efficiency of Bahrain's road network and strengthen connectivity between several key areas, including Riffa, Isa Town, A'ali, Sanad, and Salmabad.

Capacity to Exceed 160,000 Vehicles Per Day

During the inspection, Minister Al Hawaj confirmed that the upgraded interchange is expected to significantly increase road capacity to more than 160,000 vehicles per day upon completion. The development is set to deliver notable relief to Sheikh Salman Highway — a critical artery connecting Bahrain's southern, northern, and capital governorates — where congestion has long posed challenges for commuters.

Minister stressed the importance of accelerating construction without compromising on quality or safety standards. He also urged contractors to take active measures to minimise traffic disruption during construction and called for continued coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth traffic management throughout the project's duration.

The minister reviewed ongoing works on site, including the casting of the main bridge deck and other structural components. The scope of the project encompasses:

 A three-lane flyover in each direction to ensure free-flow traffic along Sheikh Salman Highway

Upgrades to the ground-level intersection with traffic signals at the Salmabad and Oman Streets junctions

Associated infrastructure works including drainage systems, road paving, sidewalks, landscaping, beautification, and road safety installations