KeNHA Warns of Traffic Disruption as Mombasa Road-Westlands Highway Project Begins
Once completed, the highway is expected to significantly reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and contribute to a more visually appealing urban corridor...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced significant traffic disruptions along the route from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to James Gichuru as a major road expansion project begins. The works, which commenced on Thursday, January 15, aim to enhance safety and reduce congestion on the 27-kilometre stretch.
- The project involves capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification along the JKIA to ABC Place (A8/B10) highway.
- KeNHA has advised motorists to exercise caution, observe all traffic signage, and maintain low speeds within the project corridor.
- The authority also recently issued a 14-day notice for the removal of all roadside developments, including billboards and temporary structures, along the route.
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