The King Fahd Causeway saw the second highest surge of commuters since it was inaugurated in 1986 on 29 December 2018.
According to the latest statistic released by the King Fahd Causeway Authority, a total of 117,079 commuters crossed the strategic artery linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
The all-time highest number of commuters who crossed the King Fahd Causeway in one day still stands at 117,093.
The surge in commuters pushed the authorities in Bahrain to allow the entry of Saudi citizens without routine border procedures.