The closure will affect the fast and middle lanes on King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Road, also referred to as Morocco Road, between the First Ring Road and the underpass at the Second Ring Road in the direction leading to Al Ahmadi, the General Directorate of Traffic said. The 20-day restriction begins on August 30 and concludes on September 18. Motorists in the area should prepare for reduced capacity and potential delays during the works.
A ministry statement urged all drivers to proceed with caution and comply with posted regulations as well as directions from traffic police. The directorate indicated that appropriate warning and guidance signage would be positioned in advance of the affected zone. Coordination with relevant authorities ensured the works would proceed with minimal interruption to overall network flow.
Central Statistical Bureau figures show that Kuwait’s vehicle fleet expanded to 2.6 million units by the close of 2024, an increase that has intensified demands on arterial roads like King Fahd. According to the TomTom Traffic Index, congestion in Kuwait City reached 35.4 percent, resulting in 46 hours of annual time loss for the average driver during rush periods. These statistics highlight the scale of traffic the capital’s road network handles on a daily basis.
The General Directorate of Traffic has managed multiple infrastructure projects in recent weeks, including lane adjustments opposite Jabriya and closures on the Third Ring Road flyover. Each initiative has followed a pattern of targeted restrictions paired with public notifications to facilitate repairs and installation of overhead signs. Data from the directorate highlights how such interventions contribute to long-term safety enhancements across the capital’s transport grid.
In addition to physical works, the traffic authority maintains an extensive network of 338 cameras to monitor conditions, a figure cited in preparations for the new school term. This technology allows for dynamic responses to congestion that may arise from the King Fahd Road works. Field patrols numbering in the hundreds are also deployed to enforce compliance and assist drivers.
Officials at the General Directorate of Traffic have emphasized the importance of public cooperation during these periods. The authority’s recent preparations for the academic year included deployment strategies for 255 patrols alongside the camera system. Updates on the King Fahd Road closure will be available via the directorate’s designated communication channels.
