Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge to Close Temporarily for Kuwait Sports Day
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 21: The Ministry of Interior has announced that, in coordination with the Public Authority for Sports, the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge will be temporarily closed due to Kuwait Sports Day events.
The closure will take effect as follows:
- The bridge towards Subiya will be closed from Friday 21st Feb at 11:00 PM.
- The bridge towards Shuwaikh will be closed from Saturday 22nd at 4:00 AM until the event concludes.
The General Department of Public Relations and Security Media has urged road users to follow the instructions of the General Traffic Department and use alternative routes during this period.
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