KeNHA gives traders 7 days to vacate Thika Superhighway reserves for new bus bays
KeNHA has directed roadside traders along Thika Superhighway to clear their wares within seven days to make way for bus bays aimed at improving traffic flow and safety...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given all roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway seven days to vacate their selling points to allow for the construction of new bus bays.
- The clearance directive affects areas including Roysambu and the Nairobi-bound corridor at Githurai.
- KeNHA aims to improve road safety and traffic flow, stating that the bus bays will ensure orderly passenger pick-up/drop-off and reduce congestion.
- Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli urged traders to comply to ensure timely project implementation.
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