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Contract Secured for Bahrain’s King Fahd Causeway Expansion

Egis has been awarded a contract to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the King Fahd Causeway, a vital link between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Teaming up with industry leaders Applus, VSL, and Trendspek, Egis is set to employ an innovative digital approach for this significant undertaking. This approach will integrate advanced asset intelligence platforms, digital twinning, interactive dashboards, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), combined with crucial data sourced from field inspections, drone-based photogrammetry, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results, and historical inspection records. The objective is to establish a centralized Geographic Information System (GIS) platform, offering an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the structural health of the King Fahd Causeway.

Drawing insights from these assessments, Egis will craft a detailed maintenance strategy and provide recommendations to enhance the structure’s longevity and safety. Notably, the project also encompasses the expansion of the King Fahd Causeway, including the construction of two islands measuring 400,000 square meters each. These islands will feature commercial and recreational facilities. Additionally, a 48-two-lane bridge, situated 1.5 km from the causeway, will link the islands, boasting facilities such as designated areas for buses and trucks. With a capacity to accommodate 4,000 vehicles per hour, this expansion aims to meet the growing transportation demands between Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and Al Jasra, Bahrain.

Originally built in the 1980s, the King Fahd Causeway spans 25 kilometers and serves as a crucial transportation artery, facilitating the passage of over 60,000 vehicles during peak periods. Comprising bridges, embankments, flyovers, and artificial islands, the causeway stands as a testament to regional connectivity and infrastructure advancement.

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