The Council of Ministers has taken decisive action to tackle the ongoing issue of traffic congestion across the country. In a recent meeting, the Council reviewed proposals and recommendations from various authorities and tasked the Ministry of Interior with coordinating efforts among multiple ministries and government agencies. This comprehensive initiative is designed to implement short, medium, and long-term solutions to improve traffic flow sustainably, in collaboration with the Ministries of Finance, Public Works, Education, Communications, Kuwait Municipality, Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport (PART), Civil Service Commission, and the Fatwa and Legislation Department.

The Ministry of Interior has been instructed to deliver a final report by February 1, 2025, detailing the projects included in the implementation plan, the actions taken by involved authorities, and the timeline for different phases of the plan. Immediate measures include adopting more flexible working hours to ease peak traffic, encouraging the use of buses for school students to reduce individual vehicle use, improving key road entrances and exits, addressing traffic congestion hotspots with 39 development proposals, providing data on crowded intersections during peak times, and experimenting with temporary measures such as closing signal-controlled intersections on the Fourth Ring Road. Additionally, the Kuwait Municipality will only grant licenses for high-density projects after thorough traffic studies, with approvals tied to construction and licensing requirements.

Long-term solutions involve prioritizing and funding road network projects such as the development of the Second, Third, and Fourth Ring Roads, Damascus Street, and the Fahaheel Expressway. The plan also includes finalizing the regulatory framework for public transportation, expediting decisions on the metro system, addressing gaps in feasibility studies, and managing population growth effectively. Furthermore, the plan aims to develop a comprehensive vision for long-term road infrastructure improvements, explore smart transportation solutions, and prepare the necessary infrastructure. The Council of Ministers stressed the importance of intergovernmental coordination to create a sustainable and strategic approach to managing traffic, integrating public transportation, road network efficiency, and regulatory improvements.