Bahraini authorities have announced that the Muharraq-Arad Bridge project has entered the preliminary design phase. 

The Muharraq-Arad Bridge is seen as a key component in broader plans to modernise the governorate’s transport network, particularly as East Hidd Town continues to expand, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication.

In a letter to the Muharraq Municipal Council detailing the latest developments, Works Ministry Under-Secretary Shaikh Mishal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa said that the project to develop Road 47 in Arad – including the construction of a connecting bridge – constitutes a key component of the ministry’s long-term infrastructure plans. 

“It’s one of the strategic initiatives included in the ministry’s plans and represents a fundamental phase in developing access points to East Hidd Town,” Shaikh Mishal said. “It will play an important role in enhancing infrastructure and strengthening connectivity between the areas of the Muharraq Governorate.”

He explained that the bridge is designed to create a main alternative route linking Road 46 with Khalifa Al Kabeer Avenue.

According to Shaikh Mishal, the scheme is currently at the preliminary design stage, with intensive co-ordination under way between the ministry and utility service providers to ensure that the proposed engineering solutions are compatible with existing infrastructure.

Once the design phase is completed and co-ordination with service authorities is concluded, the project is expected to move to the next stages of approval and implementation, bringing renewed hope for improved connectivity in one of Bahrain’s fastest-growing urban areas.