KUWAIT: Most restoration works of the 11-km-long Cairo Street, one of Kuwait’s main roads, have been finalized and the remaining tasks are proceeding according to schedule, the minister of public works announced on Monday. Speaking after she inspected the worksites, Dr Noura Al-Mashaan, also Minister of Municipality, said 92.2 percent of the project has been executed, affirming that the venture is in line with the state’s approach to provide citizens with top-notch public services.
"This is a bright stage in our efforts to attain the objective of providing an excellent infrastructure,” said Mashaan, referring to the Cairo Street project that covers the construction of three tunnels and six causeways. It also includes building seven pedestrian bridges, water and rain networks, phone communications, lighting, traffic signs and urban greenery.
Mashaan, who also examined works for developing the Second and Third Ring Roads, said that up to 97 percent of the renovation works have been accomplished in these locations. She also praised efforts exerted by the personnel of the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation. Cairo Street links several residential districts and regions. Kuwait’s domestic transport network is distinguished, with up to seven ring roads accessible to all residential districts and workplaces. — KUNA