The closure began on Wednesday as part of the Ministry of Public Works comprehensive summer maintenance campaign aimed at upgrading the national road network during a period of seasonally lower traffic volumes. According to a ministry statement issued in July, the program involves temporary closures on highways, internal roads and residential streets under a coordinated schedule that seeks to maintain traffic flow. The Public Works Ministry emphasized that all activities follow the highest standards of quality and safety while calling on citizens to comply with diversions.
The General Traffic Department reported that the affected section runs from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Street to the Ministries Complex in Kuwait City. Officials have installed traffic signs directing vehicles to alternative routes throughout the five-day period. Motorists in the area are advised to plan their commutes ahead of time to limit delays near key governmental facilities.
This restriction aligns with several other road adjustments the General Traffic Department has implemented in recent weeks under the accelerated maintenance plan. A Ministry of Public Works assessment found that carrying out repairs in summer can shorten project timelines and enhance overall work quality due to reduced congestion. The department has encouraged drivers to consult official accounts for ongoing updates regarding active closures across the network.
The General Traffic Department operates within the Ministry of Interior and coordinates closely with the Public Works Ministry on infrastructure initiatives of this kind. Comparable announcements have involved restrictions on routes such as Al Jabal Street for safety works and Damascus Road for lane closures, according to traffic directorate notices. Adherence to these measures supports the protection of road users as well as maintenance teams working on site.
Kuwait’s expanding urban traffic needs have placed added focus on sustaining major arteries that link residential districts to the capital’s administrative center. The Ministries Complex functions as a focal point for numerous government offices, which may amplify the closure’s effect on weekday movement in the Sharq district. Authorities have reiterated the need for full observance of all posted instructions to sustain circulation on adjacent roadways.
The road maintenance on Omar Bin Al-Khattab Street is scheduled to wrap up by Sunday, potentially allowing reopening on August 10 if the works meet the timeline, the General Traffic Department indicated. This specific project follows the systematic framework detailed in the ministry’s broader plan to preserve and advance the national transport infrastructure. Commuters and residents in the vicinity should account for rerouting options through nearby streets for the duration of the closure.
