More sections of the Sh59 billion Nairobi Expressway Road are set to be opened, offering motorists access in and out of the city.
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) says the first section to be opened will be at the Westland’s to James Gichuru Road section on October 30th 2021.The second section that stretches from Haile Selassie Avenue to University of Nairobi round about will be opened on December 15th as elevated section is 87.8 percent complete.
“The two sections will be opened starting next week. The Authority is determined to fast track the ongoing works as we assure all road users that we will continually provide adequate diversion for smooth flow of traffic,” said KeNHA.
KeNHA which said the completion of the expressway is 67.3 percent complete, noted that it is constructing an operation and monitoring centre whose completion stands at 98 per cent and is set to be completed ahead of the road works. The centre will help to manage and maintain the road once it becomes operational.
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