 To alleviate worsening traffic congestion in the area, the Malaysian Public Works Department has widened a stretch of the road leading to the town in 2017.Rapid Penang bus routes 308, 401 and 401E include stops within Teluk Kumbar.These routes connect the town with various destinations, including Penang's capital city of George Town, the Penang International Airport, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Queensbay Mall, Sungai Nibong, Bayan Lepas and Balik Pulau.