Flyover Repairs On 4th Ring Road Spark Widespread Frustration

23/04/2025

KUWAIT CITY, April 23: The partial closure of the Fourth Ring Road flyover in the direction of the United Nations Roundabout—above King Fahd Road to the Damascus Street—has led to significant traffic congestion over the past two days. The closure, announced by the General Authority for Roads and Land Transport, coincided with the start of the school year, and the employees who daily commute further worsening traffic conditions in the area. The closure began at dawn on Friday and is part of a month-long comprehensive maintenance plan launched by the Roads and Transport Authority in collaboration with the General Traffic Department.

Despite prior coordination and approval from the Ministry of Public Works, the Roads and Transport Authority, and other relevant agencies, the closure timing has sparked frustration among Kuwaiti citizens and expats. Many believe that carrying out such extensive roadwork during this busy period has intensified their daily hardships. They have called on authorities to reconsider the timing of major infrastructure projects to minimize disruption to public life.

In a related development, the Ministry of Public Works secured all necessary approvals before implementing the closure. They also noted that alternative routes are being arranged with the General Traffic Department to help ease traffic during peak hours, particularly when students and employees are commuting in the mornings and evenings. The Ministry emphasized that maintenance work is progressing rapidly to ensure timely completion. It also highlighted that a traffic management plan has been implemented in cooperation with the Traffic Department to mitigate congestion during the ongoing roadworks.