Bahrain authorities have announced that preparations are under way for the tendering of the next phase of Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway, one of the kingdom’s largest road infrastructure projects, being developed at an investment of BD128.6 million ($338.2 million), said a report.

The announcement came as the council unanimously approved a draft law ratifying the framework agreement between the Government of Bahrain and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the project, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication, citing the Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj.

The first phase of the highway development has already been completed. The Alba Junction project involved the transformation of the Alba and Nuwaidrat roundabouts into multi‑level interchanges designed to ease traffic congestion throughout the industrial area.

Al Hawaj said the ministry has continued to prioritise infrastructure projects that strengthen connectivity across the country.

“The Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway is one of the key transport corridors linking the Capital Governorate with industrial areas and other parts of the kingdom,” he said. “The project includes comprehensive infrastructure improvements such as rainwater drainage systems, traffic signs and lighting to enhance safety and efficiency.”

The Shura Council’s financial and economic affairs committee chairman Khalid Al Maskati said the development would significantly enhance traffic flow and support economic growth.

“The expansion of Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway is one of the kingdom’s most important infrastructure projects,” he added.