This archive report was first published on 2 November 2021.
The Nairobi Expressway, a 27km road project, is expected to be completed in April next year, with the Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia confirming that 75% of the construction is complete.
Construction of the road, which started in 2020, has come at a cost for businesses and residents along Mombasa Road, with motorists enduring traffic snarl-ups.
Once complete, the Expressway will stretch 27km across Nairobi, easing traffic flow in and out of the central business district.
Motorists are expected to pay between Sh100 and Sh1,550 in toll charges, depending on the size of the car and the distance covered.
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is building the road, whose construction is funded by a private company. Moja Expressway, a subsidiary of CRBC, will operate the road for 27 years to recoup funds through toll fees.
"We know the motorists on these roads have really suffered. We want to hasten the process but ensuring good quality job is done. We will be monitoring every week the progress," said Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia.
Mr. Macharia noted that once the Expressway is complete, the contractor will begin to restore the old way, including restoring and enhancing the old road, installing lights, and planting trees and flowers along the road.
