The Moja Expressway Company has issued an update on ongoing maintenance works on the Nairobi Expressway expected to cause traffic disruptions.
Moja Expressway in the update on Saturday, May 25, noted that maintenance works are being undertaken at Eastern Bypass Entrance near the Imaara Mall.
“The Nairobi Expressway is undergoing essential maintenance works at Eastern Bypass Entrance, K10+900meters towards town (Near Imaara Mall),” read part of the notice.
Expressway Traffic Disruption
According to the company, this will continue for 24hrs daily from May 25 and will be completed within a week’s time.
Motorists using the part of the road were urged to plan their journey accordingly to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
“To ensure your safety and comfort, please plan your journey accordingly to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Please drive with caution around the area of maintenance,” the notice adds.
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The update by Moja Expressway is among a number of recent maintenance road works that have been undertaken.
The floods caused by heavy rains in the March, April, and May rains had wreaked havoc on major roads across the country and occasionally led to disruptions of normal traffic flow.
In March, for example, motorists using the elevated highway were caught off-guard by floodwaters that rendered some sections impassable.
Whilst the Chinese-built road has in the past been hailed as a game changer in Nairobi’s transport, some critics were quick to point out the lack of a proper stormwater plan.
Since its launch in 2022, the Expressway has from time-to-time undergone improvements to enhance its efficiency.
New Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Project
Meanwhile, Kenya stands to gain from a $3.6 billion (Ksh470 billion) Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway project, following a pact inked during President William Ruto’s visit to the United States.
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Everstrong Capital, an American company, affirmed in a statement dated May 23, 2024, its commitment to constructing the 440-kilometer expressway connecting Mombasa and Nairobi.
This project, named the Usahihi Expressway, will take off following the government’s recent agreement with Everstrong Capital, facilitated by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) through a project development agreement (PDA).
“His Excellency President William Ruto has declared the initiation of the Usahihi Nairobi to Mombasa Expressway, a new 4-6 lane dual carriage 440 km safe and efficient climate-sensitive road creating a wealth corridor between Kenya’s two largest cities,” said Everstrong in a statement.
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