This archive report was first published on 27 June 2021.
On June 27, 2021, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the closure of the ramp from Waiyaki Way to Forest Road for 34 days, starting June 28, 2021.
The closure is necessary for the ongoing construction of the Expressway from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to James Gichuri Road in Westlands.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, as stated by KeNHA in a statement on Sunday.
Once the expressway is complete, motorists will pay toll charges to use the 27-kilometre highway, which is being constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Car owners will pay Sh300 per trip to drive on either side of the three-lane dual carriageway, making it one of the most expensive passages in the world.
A motorist will spend Sh600 to drive from Mlolongo to James Gichuru and back, affecting fares for commuters boarding matatus plying the anticipated 'jam-free' route.
