[1] At its western end it is connected to Kungsholmen by Kungsbron bridge, from where it stretches east to Stureplan public square.
Kungsgatan passes by Hötorget public square where Stockholm Concert Hall is located.
Kungsgatan was dug through the Brunkebergsåsen esker (a natural ridge) in the early 20th century and inaugurated in 1911.
Hötorget station, on the Green line of the Stockholm metro, is located at the intersection where Kungsgatan crosses Sveavägen.
The renovation, which is expected to finalize in the summer of 2025, will in addition to reinforcing the ground include an extensive remodeling of the street surface, increasing space for pedestrians and adding cycling and electric infrastructure.