The Western By-Pass is progressing well despite the challenge paused by the relocation of social amenities on its path.
A spot check by Uzalendo News established that the project is well within its 2022 completion date, set by the Kenya National Highways Authority(KeNHA).
Last month, the National Land Commission gazetted new land parcels to facilitate the construction of some interchanges and the sprawling Wangige Market.
The project, part of the Nairobi Ring Road, will cost Sh.17billion and will be undertaken by the China Road and Bridge Corporation(CRBC).
The Bypass mainly follows the existing road (Gitaru Road) towards the northeast and then turns to the southeast near Ndenderu town (Limuru Road). The Western Bypass will facilitate faster movement through several towns such as Gitaru, Wangige, Ndenderu and Ruaka.
The crucial link road is a key cog for the development of the Two Rivers economic hub and the opening up of Kiambu and Nairobi County.
The project is connecting with the Northern Bypass and together with the Nairobi Express highway, it will open up and improve transport congestion in and out of Nairobi.
Effectively, it will ease traffic pressure in the city centre and improve the general traffic system.
Besides, it will promote economic development of the region and the general living standards of residents and institutions.
Among the main challenges facing the project are land acquisition and right of way, relocation of power lines, the relocation of the Wangige market and bus stops.
Joint meetings with KeNHA, the China Road and Bridge Corporation and project NLC have been held to speed up the project.
So far, 30 per cent of the project is complete.
