The Muharraq Ring Road, one of Bahrain’s largest strategic road projects, was opened yesterday.
Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa inaugurated the ring road at a ceremony organised by the Works Ministry.
He was deputised by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Shaikh Khalid highlighted Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure to keep pace with rapid demographic, economic and urban growth while ensuring safe and sustainable land transport.
He emphasised the importance of these projects in advancing Bahrain’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad and the follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He noted that the expansion of strategic road projects reflects the government’s commitment to its 2023–2026 plan to enhance infrastructure quality.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister deputises Deputy Prime Minister to inaugurate Muharraq Ring Road
These projects aim to improve traffic flow, reduce travel time and support economic and commercial activities.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the Muharraq Ring Road project aligns with the ongoing development in Muharraq, particularly its northeast, covering investment, tourism, commercial and residential sectors.
The project is also part of the government’s broader plan to improve connectivity between Muharraq and the capital through the upcoming fourth bridge.
He received a briefing on the proposed fourth bridge project, which will improve traffic flow in northern Muharraq and create new access routes, including a sea bridge connecting Al Sayah to Bahrain Bay.
He also reviewed tree planting efforts along the road and directed the acceleration of these works to meet climate goals by 30 per cent by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Shaikh Khalid commended the efforts of the national workforce that delivered this vital project eight months ahead of schedule.
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