Bidders sought for US$1bn Doha Link bridge works

The Public Works Ministry in Kuwait is seeking bidders for a contract to design and build the US$1billion Doha Link bridge. The 16km long bridge will link the port village of Doha to Shuwaikh and will also be connected to the Subiya Causeway. A number of prequalified consortia have been invited to bid for the work by 27 November, 2012.
June 15, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Public Works Ministry (Kuwait) in Kuwait is seeking bidders for a contract to design and build the US$1billion Doha Link bridge.

The 16km long bridge will link the port village of Doha to Shuwaikh and will also be connected to the Subiya Causeway.

A number of prequalified consortia have been invited to bid for the work by 27 November, 2012.

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