Works Minister Essam Khalaf inaugurated the flyover carrying traffic from Shaikh Salman Highway to Al Estiqlal Avenue.
“The 905-metre long- flyover, which is part of the Isa Town Gate Junction upgrade project, was opened 26 days ahead of schedule,” said Khalaf.
16 December Avenue and Al Estiqlal Avenue. The educational area includes 10 schools, Education Ministry, University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, Information Affairs Authority, Central Informatics Organisation and Central Governorate headquarters.
The Isa Town Gate Junction upgrade project will cost BD 41 million. Construction of the project, which came to a temporary halt after the original contractor Sungwon Corporation was axed due to financial problems following the global crisis, was later re-tendered and awarded to Nass Corporation.