Traffic congestion at the Mariakani weighbridge has significantly reduced following the dualling of the Northern Corridor road from the Port of Mombasa, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has revealed.
Speaking during a press briefing, Victor Kithome, the External Auditor for Ebenezer Commercial Works, said the road dualling project has greatly improved traffic flow along the busy corridor.
“From the Port of Mombasa along the Northern Corridor, KeNHA has completed road dualling up to Mariakani, and the project is now more than 80 per cent complete,” Kithome said.
He noted that the improved road infrastructure has played a major role in easing congestion that previously affected the area.
In addition, the introduction of a high-speed weigh-in-motion system at the Mariakani weighbridge has further reduced traffic snarl-ups. Unlike before, when trucks experienced long delays due to slow weighing processes, vehicles are now able to move smoothly through the station.
The combined impact of the road dualling project and modern weighing technology has enhanced efficiency along the Northern Corridor, a key transport route linking the Port of Mombasa to inland destinations.
