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In February 2015, KeNHA embarked on the construction of three grade-separated interchanges along the Northern Corridor with the support of Government of Kenya and the World Bank Group. The interchanges (flyovers) are situated at the following locations in Nakuru County:
Nyahururu Turnoff, where the Nairobi – Nakuru road intersects with the Nakuru – Nyahururu road, Njoro Turnoff, where the Nakuru – Eldoret road intersects with the Nakuru – Njoro road and the Mau Summit, where the Nakuru – Eldoret road intersects with the Mau Summit – Kericho road.
These new infrastructure have resolved the safety and congestion concerns that arise when large traffic flows need to cross in each other. The interchanges have also drastically reduced the numbers of accidents and improved the socio-economic development of the area as a result of reduction of time spent on that section of the road.
Nyahururu Turnoff Overpass
At the Nyahururu turn-off junction, an overpass, four–span Bridge, elevates the traffic on the A8 above the Nakuru – Nyahururu (B21) Road and provides a wide opening for a four-lane under-passing roundabout accommodated within the two middle spans.
Njoro Turn-off Overpass
At the Njoro turn-off junction, an over-pass bridge elevates the traffic on the Nakuru – Njoro (B18) Road above A8. The bridge is constructed to provide a wide opening and adequate sight distances to provide for safe passage of the vehicles on the main A8 carriageway.
Mau Summit Junction Overpass Bridge
At Mau Summit, an overpass bridge elevates the traffic on the Mau Summit – Kisumu (A12) Road above A8. The bridge is constructed to provide a wide opening for safe passage of the vehicles on the main A8 carriageway.
The government is in the efforts to ensure that infrastructure is upgraded to ease movement across the country and also reduce congestion, reduce accidents and hence boost the economy.
The transport ministry isn’t relenting and has brought back the infamous Michuki Rules that led to a massive withdrawal of public means from the roads. The heads would however hear none of that forcing the operators to resume work.
Do you think Kenya is on the right track in infrastructure development?