KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan made an inspection tour of the Sabah Al-Nasser Bridge project (Sabah Al-Nasser intersection) with Kabd Road and the Sixth Ring Road to follow up on the latest developments. She told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday that this inspection visit came to follow up on the progress of work on the project, especially after a 12-year hiatus.
The minister said that the efforts of the Ministry of Public Works come in accordance with the directives of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who urged the ministers to conduct field tours and inspection visits, and the need for cooperation and continuous coordination between all government agencies to unify efforts and harness energies to expedite the implementation of strategic development projects in the country.
She stressed the need to accelerate the pace of achievement and called on those responsible for the project to intensify efforts and complete the projects within the specified time period in accordance with the signed contract. The field visits and inspection of projects are an important step to ensure the progress of vital projects and infrastructure in the country.
The minister emphasized the need for proper follow-up and to carry out the necessary maintenance to ensure the safety of everyone with the aim of improving road and transportation services and ensuring their sustainability for a better future for citizens. She pointed out that the completion of the bridge project linking the area (Sabah Al-Nasser and Al-Sulaibiya Road 604) will solve all previous problems of water accumulation in this area, especially during the winter and rainy season. — KUNA