Fifth Ring Road reopens with new traffic openings after major maintenance
Beginning tonight, motorists will experience smoother traffic flow along the Fifth Ring Road as the General Traffic Department announced the reopening of several key sections following the completion of extensive maintenance works.
In a press statement, the department confirmed the reopening of the service road linking Al-Surra to the Fifth Ring Road in the direction of Qortuba and Al-Jahra, restoring an essential route for daily commuters.
The statement added that the vertical turn from Damascus Street in the Al-Salam area toward the Fifth Ring Road, heading to Al-Jahra, is now operational, reports Al-Rai daily.
In addition, the main bridge on Damascus Street—spanning the Fifth Ring Road between Al-Surra and Qurtuba—has also been reopened to traffic.
Further improvements include the reopening of the free right turn for vehicles coming from Salmiya onto Damascus Street northbound (Al-Surra), as well as the free right turn from Damascus Street in Qortuba onto the Fifth Ring Road toward Al-Jahra.
These openings mark a significant step toward improving traffic circulation and easing congestion in one of Kuwait’s busiest corridors.
