According to Al Wasat newspaper of Bahrain, construction work of the causeway is expected to start before the end of 2011 and conclude in 2015. The total cost of Qatar-Bahrain Causeway, one of the longest bridges in the world, is likely to be in the tune of $5bn, which will be the largest amount of money spend on any causeway.

Construction plans were delayed many times for new designs and amendments were introduced to the project. The causeway starts from Askar village located in the eastern side of Bahrain Island to Ras Ishairij in Qatar. The total cost is between $ 4,5-5,0bn and expected to rise to $5,5bn to meet the cost of new designs, construction materials and other development projects. Qatar-Bahrain causeway is of 40km length including four vehicle lanes and two railways. Consortium of Al Diyar Real Estate Company, Vinci Grand Projects, French Contracting Company, German Hochtief Company, Consolidated Contractors International Company in Greece and Middle East Dredging Company, will be in charge of construction work, the daily said.

The causeway construction will help achieve economic integration and sustainable development between the two states. More investments from Qatar in terms of real estate and stock market will be attracted to revive business and development of eastern and south-east areas in Bahrain.