BAHRAIN —The Ministry of Works in Bahrain has issued a General Procurement Notice for the provision of goods, works, and related services for the King Faisal Highway Upgrade Project, backed by US$ 180.72 million in financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). As the executive arm of the Bahraini government responsible for public infrastructure, the Ministry of Works oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of the kingdom's road network, public buildings, and sanitary engineering services. This substantial infrastructure initiative focuses on upgrading the critical corridor between the Al Farooq Interchange and the Al Fateh Interchange to alleviate traffic congestion and bolster urban connectivity in the nation's capital.
The scope of work for the project encompasses civil infrastructure works, including 32 lane-kilometers of road widening with new asphalt surfacing, kerbs, street lighting, traffic signs, and vehicle restraint systems. Key grade-separated structures feature a four-lane underpass at Al Fardah Avenue, two single-cell box underpasses at Al Fateh Highway, and a two-lane U-turn flyover at Al Farooq Interchange. Additional requirements include utility diversions and protection systems for water, electricity, telecommunications, and drainage networks, alongside urban enhancements, landscaping, and median treatments designed to accommodate future Light Rail Transit bridge piers.
This major expansion directly addresses regional transportation bottlenecks along one of Bahrain's busiest arterial routes, significantly improving traffic flow and commuter efficiency across central Manama. By integrating foundational provisions for future rail infrastructure into current highway upgrades, the kingdom demonstrates a forward-looking urban development policy aimed at sustainable multi-modal transit expansion. For engineering contractors, utility specialists, and materials suppliers, this government tender presents major procurement and commercial opportunities within the regional civil engineering and heavy infrastructure market segment.
Full tender details are published on Bidsinfo.com, and complete information is accessible via https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/37728071/provision-of-goods-works-and-related-services-for-king-faisal-highway-upgrade-project.
