General Traffic Department Closes Othman Bin Affan Street Roundabout Until June 30
The General Traffic Department announced on June 26 2026 the complete closure of the Othman Bin Affan Street roundabout to all vehicular traffic in every direction until Tuesday June 30 as part of temporary traffic management measures. Motorists must use designated openings and U-turns located before the roundabout to maintain movement on surrounding roads throughout the five-day restriction. The directorate which operates under the Ministry of Interior issued the alert to prepare drivers for the changes that began on Friday.
According to the General Traffic Department’s announcement the roundabout a major junction in Kuwait City will have no access permitted from any approach during the closure period. Drivers approaching the site are required to follow the rerouting instructions to prevent entry into the restricted area and potential disruptions. Traffic personnel will monitor the diversions and assist with flow on the alternative paths established for the duration.
The department urged road users to follow the temporary diversions obey traffic signs and cooperate with traffic personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety throughout the closure period. This cooperation is essential as the changes coincide with a Friday start that may affect typical weekend travel patterns in the capital. The alert emphasizes adherence to posted instructions to minimize any added congestion on adjacent streets absorbing the redirected traffic.
The General Traffic Department regularly issues comparable notifications for road segments and intersections across the country to support maintenance and upgrades. In one instance from March 2026 the department announced the closure of the right and middle lanes on King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud Road heading toward Kuwait City for 15 days along with restrictions at the Mangaf and Sabahiyah roundabout according to official updates. Similar measures in April 2026 included partial closures on multiple roads including King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road in coordination with the Ministry of Public Works.
Kuwait’s traffic authority maintains responsibility for such interventions to address the demands of a road network that serves a growing number of vehicles and development projects. The directorate disseminates these alerts through official channels to reach commuters promptly and reduce the impact of restrictions. Updates like the current one for Othman Bin Affan Street form part of the department’s ongoing traffic management operations in urban areas.
