Work has commenced to demolish one of two iconic monuments that have been hindering the revamp of roads leading to Bahrain International Airport (BIA).
The 50-year-old Waterfall and Falcon Monuments, situated on opposite directions of Khalifa Al Kabeer Avenue, are set to be removed as part of the third phase of the Airport Road Development Project, paving the way for a new flyover that promises to improve accessibility to the airport and ease traffic congestion.
While the Waterfall Monument is already being bulldozed, the Falcon will be relocated to another location nearby, officials confirmed.
“This is not a decision taken lightly,” said Parliament’s services committee vice-chairman and airport area MP Mohammed Al Olaiwi.
“I’ve received dozens of calls from people praising the move, and from a few others who are upset about the monuments being affected.
My stand is clear – accessibility comes before monuments.”
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