Her Excellency Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, Minister of Public Works, announced today (Sunday) the commencement of comprehensive road maintenance works in Fahad Al-Ahmad area, marking the beginning of an 18-project road rehabilitation initiative across Kuwait's governorates in support of the "New Kuwait 2035" vision.

In a press statement, Dr. Al-Mashaan emphasized that the Ministry is implementing its development plans according to the highest technical standards to ensure high-quality projects that will improve road quality and efficiency. This initiative is part of a comprehensive national project to modernize and develop the country's road network infrastructure.

Project Implementation Details:

• Fahad Al-Ahmad Area (Section 1):
  Supervised by Engineer Mohammed Raa'i Al-Fahma, member of the Contract 15 supervision team in Ahmadi Governorate

  • Work includes laying Type 3 asphalt according to approved technical specifications

• Parallel Projects:

  • Al-Munqaf (Sections 4 & 1)

  • Al-Aqeela (Main roads, particularly Street 245)

  • Infrastructure cleaning in Al-Riqqa and Hadiya areas (Ongoing)

Technical Specifications:

• Utilization of premium asphalt mixtures (Type 3) for enhanced durability

• Full base layer rehabilitation and drainage system improvements

• 24/7 supervision by ministry engineers to ensure compliance with international standards

Strategic Context:

• Part of Kuwait's 5-Year Infrastructure Development Plan (2023-2028)

• Aligns with GCC Road Safety Strategy 2030 targets

• Expected to reduce annual maintenance costs by 40% through quality upgrades