The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has assured motorists plying Nairobi’s Ngong Road of speedy completion of the dualling process. – By Gerald Gekara.
Ngong Road Phase III has been marked at 83 percent complete, with the Chinese contractor expected handover the road by May 2021.
The 9.8km road which starts from Dagoretti Corner to Karen Shopping Centre has been under construction since July 2017.
The project costing Sh2.3 billion has been awarded to Chinese firm, Quinjian International Group (K) Limited and has been in construction since 2017.
Ngong Road is being upgraded in three phases. Phase one that is currently in use, runs from Kenya National Library to Ring Road junction.
KURA, during its visit, said the scope of works include 6.5 metre wide, two-lane carriageways, two roundabouts, one at Karen/Ngong Road section and another one at the Karen/Lang’ata Road junction.
The design will also entail bus bays as well as non-motorized transport (NMT’s) – footbridges, footpaths and cycle paths.
Landscaping for preservation of the environment and beautification has also been incorporated in the design.
“The dualling of Ngong Road phase III from Dagoretti Corner Junction to Karen roundabout section is on course with a progress of 83 percent with its completion due in the next four months,” said Kura in a statement.
The project has been flagged as a turn key project in uplifting the status of the city’s infrastructure.
