The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has acquired a multi-million shilling Bridge Inspection Vehicle (BIV) for examining bridges and elevated roads throughout the country.
The road agency stated in a statement that the truck will allow its engineers to properly maintain and check bridges, which are critical infrastructure in Kenya.
KeNHA stated that as part of its new strategy, its engineers and technicians were being taught how to operate the new equipment, in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
“The project, sponsored by the State Department of Roads and stakeholders from other Roads departments, is aimed at ensuring that all bridges are properly examined and maintained,” according to the statement.
The Bridgemaster SF77A-IV, made in Japan, features 200 kg of customizable technology that allows engineers to inspect under bridges and elevated parts of motorways.
BIV is also facilitated by a corridor-style platform that allows road technicians to wander about while working. On a flat surface, the truck may reach 7.3 meters in height, with a 7.5-meter-long corridor-style platform.
