Govt Approves Dualling of Kiambu Road
According to govt, dualling the road will ease congestion and improve connectivity between Kiambu and Nairobi counties, particularly during peak hours...
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The Cabinet has approved the dualing of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance mobility between Nairobi and Kiambu Counties. This project, part of a broader effort to modernize Nairobi's metropolitan transport network, will include bypasses, loops, access roads, and facilities for non-motorized transport.
- The road expansion is projected to increase capacity and reduce journey times, serving areas like Muthaiga, Runda, Ridgeways, and Kiambu Town.
- The announcement follows an earlier disclosure by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja that the county government is investing Ksh2.1 billion in road construction and rehabilitation across Nairobi's 17 sub-counties.
- Governor Sakaja noted that Embakasi East and West have already received Ksh867 million for various road projects, with many expected to be completed soon, highlighting ongoing infrastructure improvements across the capital.
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