To ease traffic congestion and improve mobility across Nairobi City, the Government is rolling out key infrastructure projects, among them the Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct.
This flagship project, being implemented by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), will enhance traffic flow and make it easier, faster, and safer for people to move around the city.
According to the State Department for Roads, the project is designed to link Valley Road directly to the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), where the viaduct will streamline traffic flow by lifting through-traffic above congested intersections, significantly easing movement into the city core.
Construction is steadily advancing, with key civil works already visible. Reinforced concrete piers and substructures are in place along the corridor, while superstructure works are progressing, particularly around the NHIF Building, where sections of the deck have already been elevated.
The project runs along Kenyatta Avenue, stretching from the Integrity Centre to the Serena Hotel, marking a critical urban mobility corridor.
The viaduct features an elevated dual carriageway of approximately one kilometre, complemented by integrated cycle lanes and pedestrian walkways to support non-motorised transport.
Modern drainage systems are also being incorporated to address urban flooding challenges, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the City’s infrastructure.
The State Department for Roads stated that it remains committed to building a seamlessly connected Kenya that drives inclusive growth and shared prosperity.
By Joseph Ng’ang’a
