Bahrain’s Northern Municipal Council has called for a technical review of the recently opened Jasra Flyover after concerns emerged over a section of the bridge where multiple vehicle accidents have reportedly occurred.
Councillors have requested clarification from the Works Ministry regarding what they describe as a possible irregularity in the flyover’s curved design, following reports of repeated collisions along one stretch of the elevated road.
Municipal councillor Mohammed Al Dossary said the concern centres on the final section of the flyover linking Al Janabiya Highway with Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway. According to Al Dossary, motorists appear to encounter an uneven transition near the end of the curve, where visible tyre and impact marks have accumulated.
He noted that while the speed limit on the flyover is 50kph, some drivers may be entering the bend at higher speeds, increasing the risk of losing control.
The council stressed that it is not drawing conclusions about the cause of the incidents but is seeking reassurance that the infrastructure meets all required safety standards.
Chairman of the council’s financial, administrative and legislative committee, Mohsin Abdulla, said the matter warrants urgent technical assessment given the flyover’s recent completion.
He said public infrastructure projects are expected to operate according to approved engineering specifications from the outset and that any potential safety concern should be addressed promptly.
The Jasra Flyover forms part of a wider traffic improvement project aimed at easing congestion and increasing road capacity. The 884-metre single-lane bridge was designed to accommodate around 57,000 vehicles per day and improve traffic flow towards Manama.
The council said it is awaiting a formal response from the Works Ministry as questions continue over whether the reported incidents are linked to driver behaviour or a possible engineering issue.
