Tests conducted on tunnel fitness

KUWAIT CITY, May 14: The ministries of Public Works and Interior, in coordination with the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation (PART) and international consultants, conducted various tests in Derwaza Al-Abdul Razzaq Tunnel on Thursday in the presence of Minister of Public Works, Renewable Energy, Electricity and Water Eng Ali Al-Mousa, reports Al-Anba daily quoting sources.

Sources disclosed the team conducted a vibration test for the columns and other tests, indicating the team will soon present a comprehensive report on the results of these tests. Sources said Al-Mousa has instructed officials in the Ministry of Public Works and the team specialized in conducting tests to work with technical support experts in order to expedite the completion of the report to pave way for the immediate reopening of the tunnel.