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September 22, 2009
Saudi Arabia is set to issue a ban on transporting cement and sand to
Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway in an effort to ease traffic
congestion, Saudi Gazette has reported.
The move, expected to be implemented from October 1, is expected to
lead to the absence of more than 200 trucks a day. The decision would
not affect Bahrain's construction industry, as the entire amount of
25,000 tonnes weekly quota would still be transported via the sea route
between the two countries.
The decision would not affect
Bahrain's construction industry because the entire amount of 25,000
tons weekly quota would still come in by the sea route. Only 10,000
tonnes were coming in through the causeway.
The causeway
connects Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Construction of the bridge started
during 1968 and continued until 1986, when it was officially opened to
the public.
Source: Emireates Business 24/7
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