Kuwait City, August 30, 2026: The General Traffic Department has announced a significant traffic modification on the King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Road, also known as Morocco Road. Effective today, August 30, 2026, the fast and middle lanes of this major corridor have been closed for a duration of 20 days. The restriction impacts the section stretching from the First Ring Road intersection to beneath the Second Ring Road bridge, specifically along the carriageway heading toward the Abdullah Al Salem suburb in the Al Ahmadi direction.
- The fast and middle lanes of King Fahd Road are closed for 20 days starting August 30, 2026.
- The closure affects the route from the First Ring Road intersection to beneath the Second Ring Road bridge toward the Abdullah Al Salem suburb in the Al Ahmadi direction.
- Indian expatriates in Kuwait, numbering approximately 1.059 million citizens according to March 2026 data from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, are particularly impacted.
- A separate closure remains in effect until September 13, 2026, on the Jabriya side of King Fahd Road.
This closure is expected to reduce traffic capacity and may lead to increased congestion during peak office and school hours. Authorities have advised motorists to allow extra travel time, adhere to lane discipline, and follow all temporary traffic diversion signs to mitigate the risk of accidents. The news is particularly relevant for the large Indian expatriate community in Kuwait, which, according to March 2026 data from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, comprises approximately 1.059 million citizens.
In addition to this new restriction,
a separate closure remains in effect until September 13, 2026, on the Jabriya side of King Fahd Road, where the slow and middle lanes heading toward Kuwait City are blocked. This existing restriction also impacts the side exit leading toward the Fourth Ring Road. Commuters traveling to the airport, hospitals, or government offices are advised to monitor live traffic conditions and maintain a buffer in their schedules, as navigation apps may not immediately reflect these temporary ground-level changes. Officials urge drivers to coordinate with transport providers and prioritize official signage to navigate these concurrent closures effectively.
