Road upgrade to divert traffic from the capital

Last Updated 12 years ago by Kenya Engineer

In a mission to curb the traffic congestion in the capital Nairobi, the government together with the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KURA) has embarked on a mission to upgrade the Outer Ring Road.

The resettlement and Action Plan has been concluded with recommendations that those affected be compensated before the works begin.

“This Resettlement and Action Plan will be implemented by compensating the individuals affected by the proposed road activities”, says a statement in the report seen by Kenya Engineer.

The road which connects Thika Rd (A2) and Mombasa Rd (A109) trunk roads starts at the junction of GSU along Thika road and ends at the Eastern bypass road. The road traverses through an intense development of industrial establishments from GSU to Mathare River Crossing, at Jogoo Road and Outering Junction up to Ngong River and after Tassia Estate.

“The upgrade of the road will enhance smooth traffic flow and improve traffic movement linkages with major corridors such as Nairobi –Thika Highway, the Eastern Bypass and Nairobi –Mombasa Highway”, says the report.
The road corridor is highly built-up with residential, medium to high commercial features and low level industrial activities.

The total length of the project road is approximately 13Km, comprising of 2 lane carriageway. Most of the Mombasa port bound freight traffic from Thika Road uses this road from industrial establishments in the area.
The road provides appropriate connectivity mainly of Nairobi –Thika Highway to among other corridors Eastern Bypass, Kangundo Road, Northern Bypass, Mombasa Road and the all-important Kenyan Gateway, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The 13km road stretch covers the following areas: Mlango Kubwa; Kiamaiko; Huruma; Kariobangi; Umoja; Mukuru; and Embakasi.

“The Project has allowed for a 9m raised central median that will in future serve as the corridor for Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) System.”