Project| Widening of Langata Road to Dual Carriage Way from KWS (animal orphanage) to Bomas of Kenya junction.

Scope| Widening the 2 KM road from 2 lane to 4 lane with middle barrier.Construction of an interchange at bomas of Kenya junction.Creation of sidewalks and installment of street lights.

Date of Completion:June 2013.

Status of Project: Under Construction

Cost: 2.6 Billion China Wu Yi Construction Company


http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/files/2011/07/LANGATA-ROAD.jpg


Tender Document

http://www.kura.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KURA-001-2011-2012REHABIILITATION-UPGRADING-OF-LANGATA-ROAD.pdf

Other Sources

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 – The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has advertised the construction of a dual carriageway extension from Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarters to the Bomas of Kenya Junction in Langata.

This is expected to ease the traffic snarl up experienced by motorists using Langata Road which at times stretches all the way from Rubia Estate to the Bomas junction.

“The approximately two-kilometre dual road will have an interchange at Bomas/Galleria Junction as well as a walk way and cycle lane. Other components of the contract include lighting and a footbridge at the KWS gate. The construction is expected to take 15 months,’ said KURA Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, John Cheboi in a statement.

http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2011/07/26/kws-bomas-road-stretch-to-be-expanded/

Project| Widening of Langata Road to Dual Carriage Way from KWS (animal orphanage) to Bomas of Kenya junction.

Scope| Widening the 2 KM road from 2 lane to 4 lane with middle barrier.Construction of an interchange at bomas of Kenya junction.Creation of sidewalks and installment of street lights.

Date of Completion:June 2013.

Status of Project: Tendered.

Cost: Unknown


http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/files/2011/07/LANGATA-ROAD.jpg


Tender Document

http://www.kura.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KURA-001-2011-2012REHABIILITATION-UPGRADING-OF-LANGATA-ROAD.pdf

Other Sources



http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2011/07/26/kws-bomas-road-stretch-to-be-expanded/

My only wish for such a short contract(lengthwise) is that the contactor will be a credible kenyan contactor.Probably lk HYoung(are they kenyan?). What type of interchange are they proposing for bomas junction?

In the tender document it says the interchange shall be comprised of an underpass and overpass.So i have no idea what it will look like.Let us await what the winning contractors will come up with as the design.My problem with this project is,why is it going to take 15 months?a 2Km stretch of road should not take more than 8 months.Unless the majority of the work will be at the interchange.

In the tender document it says the interchange shall be comprised of an underpass and overpass.So i have no idea what it will look like.Let us await what the winning contractors will come up with as the design.My problem with this project is,why is it going to take 15 months?a 2Km stretch of road should not take more than 8 months.Unless the majority of the work will be at the interchange.
yah 15 months is too long for two kilometres. Most of the time for interchange and the bridge after the cemetery;wouldnt imagine a dual road with such an incline.

^^i love it wacha ikulane:cheers:

yah 15 months is too long for two kilometres. Most of the time for interchange and the bridge after the cemetery;wouldnt imagine a dual road with such an incline.

There is no bridge in the tender document, after the cemetery.The only bridge on that road will be at KWS and it will be a footbridge.There will be a dual road on the incline.

This is good news. I travelled on this stretch on a Saturday afternoon/evening and the traffic was not that pleasant. I can only imagine how worse it gets during a week day. If I am not mistaken, most traffic to Ongata Rongai also goes through this road. Ongata is surprisingly a sprawling town and I was surprised at the number of people who now live there. The next road to be dual-carrieaged in that neighborhood should be the Magadi road. It's painful when you get stuck behind a crawling truck.

Project| Widening of Langata Road to Dual Carriage Way from KWS (animal orphanage) to Bomas of Kenya junction.

Scope| Widening the 2 KM road from 2 lane to 4 lane with middle barrier.Construction of an interchange at bomas of Kenya junction.Creation of sidewalks and installment of street lights.

Date of Completion:June 2013.

Status of Project: Tendered.

Cost: Unknown


http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/files/2011/07/LANGATA-ROAD.jpg


Tender Document

http://www.kura.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/KURA-001-2011-2012REHABIILITATION-UPGRADING-OF-LANGATA-ROAD.pdf

Other Sources



http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2011/07/26/kws-bomas-road-stretch-to-be-expanded/

This is good news. I travelled on this stretch on a Saturday afternoon/evening and the traffic was not that pleasant. I can only imagine how worse it gets during a week day. If I am not mistaken, most traffic to Ongata Rongai also goes through this road. Ongata is surprisingly a sprawling town and I was surprised at the number of people who now live there. The next road to be dual-carrieaged in that neighborhood should be the Magadi road. It's painful when you get stuck behind a crawling truck.

It's almost inevitable that Magadi road will one day become a dual carriageway.
Though im curious how they will design that interchange at Bomas, especially now with the new Galleria mall that was built at that spot which has some entrance and exit points near the intersection.

The fact that this project is off the blocks without any external funding makes it even more alluring.To best illustrate how donor funded projects lag think of Ngong road.It has been on the cards for quite a long while,yet we are made aware that it will be dualled financed by Jica yet nothing concrete happens to show it will be u/c any time soon. Another is the southern bypass, we are told it will be done by china road and bridges and financed by china exim bank but the exact nature of the deal is anyones guess.
This project beats them all, i never heard of it then out of the blues we are at the tendering stage!How i wish all the projects were government financed.

The fact that this project is off the blocks without any external funding makes it even more alluring.To best illustrate how donor funded projects lag think of Ngong road.It has been on the cards for quite a long while,yet we are made aware that it will be dualled financed by Jica yet nothing concrete happens to show it will be u/c any time soon. Another is the southern bypass, we are told it will be done by china road and bridges and financed by china exim bank but the exact nature of the deal is anyones guess.
This project beats them all, i never heard of it then out of the blues we are at the tendering stage!How i wish all the projects were government financed.

If only years of corruption had not sucked the government dry,all the road projects would have been government sponsored.

When there arises minor alterations in the tender process or documents, are you legally bound to cancel the whole tender and re-advertise again?

When there arises minor alterations in the tender process or documents, are you legally bound to cancel the whole tender and re-advertise again?

I have no clue.Any lawyers in the house?

This one should have some developments, tender submission deadline and opening was supposed to be today.

ohh,lets wait and see.The government has yet to do a "NEMA" i.e environmental impact assessment which comes after the winning tender has been announced.

ohh,lets wait and see.The government has yet to do a "NEMA" i.e environmental impact assessment which comes after the winning tender has been announced.

Ernest you want to mean NEMA is done after the award? Much as i am not conversant i think it beats logic. My own thinking is that its the first so that their concerns can be incorporated in the design. check out this to see how soon we are to the start.
Kenya: Roads Sector Best Managed in the Country - Muriuki
Pauline Odhiambo 15 September 2011
The roads sector is the best managed in Kenya, the chairman of the Nairobi Central Business District Association Timothy Muriuki had said. Speaking at the end of a two-day conference attended by major stakeholders in the sector including representatives from the Ministry of Roads, the NCBDA and the Kenyan Urban Roads Authority, Muriuki said the establishment of counties should not disrupt the existing status quo as far as roads sector was concerned. "Politically, the roads sector is the best legacy the President will leave behind at the end of his term. We should not destroy this legacy post 2012. County authorities are yet to take up road management, but when they do, they should take into consideration the present achievements in the sector," said Muriuki.

He cited the construction and rehabilitation of roads in Nairobi as evidence of the success in the policities adopted and being implemented by the sector. Similar programmes to expand and rehabilitate roads in other parts of the country are in the pipeline. "Counties are supposed deal with their own internal roads but I believe it is best to synchronize all the road construction activities in all 47 counties so that all counties are funded by one main body like the Kenya Roads Board,"Muriuki said.

Muriuki said that bidding on road tenders was a fair but very competitive process and tenders were being awarded to those that can provide the "best roads at the best price". He announced that the expansion of the road between Karen and the Bomas of Kenya was scheduled to start by December. "These roads will last beyond the (2012) election. There should therefore be a smooth transition in the devolution process to ensure previously planned road construction work continues uninterrupted," he said.

Am actually at a loss concerning this project. Tender submission date and opening of bids was supposed to be sept 30th. Three months down the line nothing;then request for proposal for consultancy services is being tendered with the final submission date being 19th January 2012.
What normally is the chronology of events before we see a grader on site?

Am actually at a loss concerning this project. Tender submission date and opening of bids was supposed to be sept 30th. Three months down the line nothing;then request for proposal for consultancy services is being tendered with the final submission date being 19th January 2012.
What normally is the chronology of events before we see a grader on site?

Looks likely that construction will start after work begins on the Southern by-pass. If that happens, I can only imagine the stress those who use this road will go through during that period as they construct this dual carriageway and the by-pass interchange.

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Am torn between being happy and sad, this small contract going to China wu yi means that it will be complete in time and we will have quality(though i dont like the finish of their overpasses)but on the other hand i would have wanted it to go to a credible kenyan company for capacity building.
I believe its better to mess with two kilometers of road than on a 50km contract otherwise are the chinese going to be here forever?

Chinese win yet another Sh2.6 billion Bomas road deal Friday, 30 December 2011 00:27 BY STEPHENE SANGIRA
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The government has contracted China Wu Yi Construction Company for the construction of a dual carriageway extension of Langata Road from Kenya Wildlife Service gate to Bomas of Kenya Junction. The project, which includes lighting and a footbridge at the KWS gate, is fully funded by the government. It will be complete within 15 months.

Kenya Urban Roads Authority general manager in charge of construction and design, Eng John Mwatu said yesterday that the company had been awarded the Sh2.6 billion contract that is set to start next month. “The 3.6km dual road expansion will have an interchange at Bomas-Galleria Mall junction as well as a walkway and cycle lane which will ease the traffic snarl up that is currently regular at the junction of Langata and Magadi Road,” said Mwatu.

He said the dualling is part of the bigger expansion programme envisaged to open up the southern part of the city and spur growth in suburbs like Ongata Rongai and its environs. The construction will eventually link up with the construction and expansion of Bomas-Karen Road as well as Adams Arcade- Ngong Road. Langata Road is a major gateway to the populous Kajiado county where many city residents have settled due to the low cost of housing available.

China Wu Yi is currently upgrading the phase one of the the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Old Embakasi Airport at a cost of Sh2.6 billion. Despite complaints by local contractors, Chinese firms have won admiration from the public for their efficiency and speed, which have helped turn around the country’s road network from its dilapidated state a few years ago.

Two kilometers here, three somewhere else adds up to many kilometers that will potentially be poorly done and money wasted. Building local capacity is desirable, but a lot has to change - the culture.

Am torn between being happy and sad, this small contract going to China wu yi means that it will be complete in time and we will have quality(though i dont like the finish of their overpasses)but on the other hand i would have wanted it to go to a credible kenyan company for capacity building.
I believe its better to mess with two kilometers of road than on a 50km contract otherwise are the chinese going to be here forever?

Two kilometers here, three somewhere else adds up to many kilometers that will potentially be poorly done and money wasted. Building local capacity is desirable, but a lot has to change - the culture.

It starts somewhere. If china wu yi can subcontract motorways construction(a local company ) to build muthaiga interchange, pangani interchange, deliver all the precasts; aint that enough proof that we can get quality here? And two kilometres to me was the best bet to actuate it.

Am torn between being happy and sad, this small contract going to China wu yi means that it will be complete in time and we will have quality(though i dont like the finish of their overpasses)but on the other hand i would have wanted it to go to a credible kenyan company for capacity building.
I believe its better to mess with two kilometers of road than on a 50km contract otherwise are the chinese going to be here forever?

Unfortunately, Kenyan companies have had decades to spoil their name. They cannot even be trusted with 2 kms. Jaribu is right, the kilometers add up. Not everyone likes that the chinese gets all the jobs, myself included, but they have proven to be better than their Kenyan counterparts.

Let the Kenyan companies reap what they have been sowing.

Unfortunately, Kenyan companies have had decades to spoil their name. They cannot even be trusted with 2 kms. Jaribu is right, the kilometers add up. Not everyone likes that the chinese gets all the jobs, myself included, but they have proven to be better than their Kenyan counterparts.

Let the Kenyan companies reap what they have been sowing.


Nobody likes that Chinese get these road contracts but tell me who likes bad roads one, two, few years after they are constructed, having paid billions to make them. It is not that Kenyans pay less for roads constructed by Kenyan contractors so it is just ok to have the Chinese contractors win these tenders.

Nobody likes that Chinese get these road contracts but tell me who likes bad roads one, two, few years after they are constructed, having paid billions to make them. It is not that Kenyans pay less for roads constructed by Kenyan contractors so it is just ok to have the Chinese contractors win these tenders.

Isn't it just corruption. A friend from Southen Africa was telling me how some kenyans built their superb roads, yet in kenya these people wouldn't even get contracts.

Chinese contractor begins Langata Road extension

http://www.the-star.co.ke/national/national/59841-chinese-contractor-embarks-on-langata-roadd-expansion

Chinese contractor China Wu Yi has already set a site at the Bomas of Kenya for the planned construction of the dual carriageway extension of Langata Road from Kenya Wildlife Service gate to Magadi Road Junction. The company was awarded the Sh2.6 billion tender last month, in a project which will include street lighting and a footbridge at the KWS gate.

Kenya Urban Roads Authority director general Joseph Nkadayo said yesterday that the project, which is fully funded by the Treasury, will be completed in 15 months with the project manager saying they will start work early next month. “The 3.6km dual road expansion will have an interchange at Bomas-Galleria Mall junction as well as a walkway and cycle lane which will ease frequent traffic jams at the junction of Langata and Magadi Road. "This is expected to ease the Lang'ata Road traffic jams which at times stretches all the way from Rubia Estate to Bomas junction," Nkadayo said while on a tour of the road with board members yesterday.

Matatu operators along the Ong'ata Rongai route yesterday hailed the project, saying hundreds of man hours are wasted immediately they reach the Carnivore Restaurant junction. “It takes less than 15 minutes to drive from the bus station in the city centre, then another one hour in the stretch between Uhuru Gardens and Bomas of Kenya Junction, then on Magadi road, its another less than ten minutes to Ong'ata Rongai town,” Simong Kinyua, a driver on route 125 said.

A student of the Multi Media University also complained of always getting late for the evening classes, lauding Kura for giving the project a priority. Nkadayao added that the dual carriageway is part of the bigger expansion programme envisaged to open up the southern part of the city and spur growth in suburbs like Ong'ata Rongai and its environs. The construction will eventually link up with the construction and expansion of Bomas - Karen road as well as Adams Arcade – Ngong road. The other phase will be the expansion from All Saints Cathedral to Adams Arcade whose funding negotiations are underway.

Project will take 15months, therefore we are looking at March or April Next year.

Great! So, finally the actual construction is begining. China Wu Yi is a good choice :applause:.

Great! So, finally the actual construction is begining. China Wu Yi is a good choice :applause:.

passed there yesterday,nothing on ground.

passed there yesterday,nothing on ground.

Passed there this morning, usual spectacle of mind-boggling traffic congestion. And Dhuks (I always assume you know better!), a question: I have seen the tender mentions "rehabilitation and expansion of Langata Rd". So, does this mean that they will also recarpet the 10 or so kms from Uhuru Highway junction to KWS Gate?

Passed there this morning, usual spectacle of mind-boggling traffic congestion. And Dhuks (I always assume you know better!), a question: I have seen the tender mentions "rehabilitation and expansion of Langata Rd". So, does this mean that they will also recarpet the 10 or so kms from Uhuru Highway junction to KWS Gate?

Not much, read from 3.0 on the scope of the work
http://www.kura.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/RFP-Langata-Rd-KWS-Gate-Bomas-Junction-Supervision.pdf

passed there yesterday,nothing on ground.

The contractor is already on site. Passed there today and found them clearing the bushes. The equipment is already on site at the Bomas grounds. :banana::banana:

Hopefully they'll finish this quickly. Maybe I'll move to Rongai after that but only after they sort out Rongai's infrastructure coz one tarmac road for a whole town with a very high population is certainly not enough

A 3.6 km road for 2.6 billion?At over 700 million shillings per kilometre its either development corruption considering that it is 50 times the cost it was 10 years ago.

A 3.6 km road for 2.6 billion?At over 700 million shillings per kilometre its either development corruption considering that it is 50 times the cost it was 10 years ago.

Considering the quality of roads that were built 10 years ago, that is hardly surprising.

In a North European country, that would be about the price level to expect for constructing a 4-lane dual carriage highway on undeveloped ground (using relatively cheap, but qualified East European workers). That figure increases significantly when it's an upgrade, as existing traffic, as well as diversion and safety requirements, add to the cost.

Take into account the fact that the KES 2,6bn figure was most likely based on a worse KES/USD exchange rate than we have today, and it might explain the cost. That is, assuming that the job is done according to the highest international standards. Whether that will be the case, remains to be seen.

A 3.6 km road for 2.6 billion?At over 700 million shillings per kilometre its either development corruption considering that it is 50 times the cost it was 10 years ago.

The scope of the work involves building an interchange,dualling the road, pedestrian walkways,cycle paths and proper drainage works etc.Interchanges are expensive to built and in this case could account for upto half of the 2.6billion.

The scope of the work involves building an interchange,dualling the road, pedestrian walkways,cycle paths and proper drainage works etc.Interchanges are expensive to built and in this case could account for upto half of the 2.6billion.


I believe the cost is reasonable. Look at the new bridge across Athi River on Athi River Namanga road. I read it cost ks 390,million. If that can be the cost of a bridge, what would it cost a three way interchange plus four lanes of road, bike paths and walkways?

I think this is a reasonable cost,

Are our news sources lazy?
This article is almost two months before Kenyan media told us that China Wu Yi had won the contract!!!
China Wuyi bid 176 million road project in Kenya
November 4, China News Network China Wuyi (00,079,711 announced on the evening of May 4, recently, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, the company received notice of winning the company won the bid city Lanjia Ta Road, Nairobi, Kenya, KWS to BOMAS segment (C58 road projects , is willing to bid 2.671 billion shillings (176 million yuan discount, duration 15 months, successful companies need to provide notice to the owners requirements of unconditional bank guarantee.

On-going road works
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^^^^Great pics Dhuks....I guess the site of Baboons is common in that part of the city due to the proximity to the National Park?

^^^^Great pics Dhuks....I guess the site of Baboons is common in that part of the city due to the proximity to the National Park?
You are welcome.

GO Wu Yi GO!!!! LOL :) :banana: :banana:

Great shots Dhuks. Mmh...mid 2013, can't wait to see how the Bomas junction will be.

GO Wu Yi GO!!!! LOL :) :banana: :banana:

Wu Yi not properly on site yet; its a Kenyan contractor doing the donkey work.
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That's nice. They should have Kenyan contractors working alongside the chinese in order to learn what needs to be done for when they leave.

That's nice. They should have Kenyan contractors working alongside the chinese in order to learn what needs to be done for when they leave.


I doubt the problem is about Kenyans lacking knowledge or experience to do these jobs, I think it is more of moral obligations associated with social contracts of executing them as prescribed in contract documents. It is about faithfulness to their words, they just don't seem to be able to implement what is on paper thereby comprising quality of the roads they work on. So I don't think the Chinese are leaving any time soon, because Kenyans love what they do because they do it well. In the end it is a customer and buyer relationship, you buy from a shop that satisfies your needs. Kenyan contractors just need to improve on their commitment and seriousness with what they do, then they could compete with the Chinese. We would not be talking about this today if they did not make this happen themselves for the government would have preferred local contractors. You recall the pending bills and cowboy contractors?

Wu Yi not properly on site yet; its a Kenyan contractor doing the donkey work.
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The right side of the photo with the hardcore is now tarmacked and in use until just after the bridge as you approach from Karen though the bridge is not complete. Unfortunately I couldn't take photos because i was driving.

The right side of the photo with the hardcore is now tarmacked and in use until just after the bridge as you approach from Karen though the bridge is not complete. Unfortunately I couldn't take photos because i was driving.

Thats how fast the chinese work or so i thought when they did that on thika road, but its only a diversion while they concentrate on the main carriageway. Before them i had not seen a contractor pave a diversion on our roads.

http://thikaroadblog.net/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/Langata-Rd7.jpg
Ingineer is very rare here these days so let me do it for him

http://thikaroadblog.net/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/Langata-Rd7.jpg
Ingineer is very rare here these days so let me do it for him

I agree Dhuks

Great work, folks! Once this road and the others (southern bypass) are done, I reckon we will be locking at economic growth of perhaps 6% again: I sincerely hope we can hit this mark and slowly advance to the 10% we wanted to reach.

In Mozambique (where I am now) economic growth last year was in the region of 8% and part of the reason is their road system. You cannot fail to be impressed with their smooth (and very long) national highways: e.g. the ultra smooth Maputo-Chimoio-Mutare highway (about 1,400ms long, leads to Zim border), the even smoother highway to Nampula, Tete (Malawi border). And this is a country that came from civil war just in 1992!

Hopefully we will also one day rise again!

Great work, folks! Once this road and the others (southern bypass) are done, I reckon we will be locking at economic growth of perhaps 6% again: I sincerely hope we can hit this mark and slowly advance to the 10% we wanted to reach.

In Mozambique (where I am now) economic growth last year was in the region of 8% and part of the reason is their road system. You cannot fail to be impressed with their smooth (and very long) national highways: e.g. the ultra smooth Maputo-Chimoio-Mutare highway (about 1,400ms long, leads to Zim border), the even smoother highway to Nampula, Tete (Malawi border). And this is a country that came from civil war just in 1992!

Hopefully we will also one day rise again!

Another one from Thika road blog
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Aaarggh! can't post photos :bash:

Help

Serjent, try these steps:

1. Upload your photos on Flickr (I hope you have an account or you can open one).

2. In Flickr, Click on the photo want to post and when it opens, right click on it to select the size you want to view.

3. Once it opens, right click again and select "Properties". When the properties window opens, copy the URL Address. It will be something like this: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7555401066_33817ffb42_c.jpg

4. Come to Skyscrapercity and select the icon indicated by arrow in the photo below:
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5. Paste the URL Address in the window that opens.

6. Click Post and you are good to go.

Thanks Fwesa :okay:

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Sorry for the picture quality. i hope they deliver a general idea of the developments on langata road

Good job sarjent and mind not the quality(when driving the there is no time to take good focus). Wow good job they are doing over here

Fwesa thanks:applause:(that's the most comprehensive tutorial i have seen here)

Fwesa, I too am impressed! You must have been an IT guru in your previous life!

You are welcome guys. Glad to know it was helpful. I had the same frustration the first time I tried posting...so I know where the shoe pinches!

They have put up a huge billboard just before the bomas junction showing what the interchange will eventually look like. I was driving past in a hurry, couldn't really take a photo or get a good look. anyone seen it yet?

^^ i've seen that too. Will try and get some pics in here soon.

They have put up a huge billboard just before the bomas junction showing what the interchange will eventually look like. I was driving past in a hurry, couldn't really take a photo or get a good look. anyone seen it yet?

Yep here it is
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Yep here it is
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Looks like there will be a round-about, and more better an underpass below the round-about.

Thanks Dhuks for posting this.

The design was selected I guess because a compact junction was needed to avoid demolision of buildings. Eventually when Magadi road is dualed (sooner I would imagine considering the fast expansion of Rongai and Kiserian areas), I foresee an overpass for vehicles coming from Rongai towards Nairobi. Otherwise, there will be congestion at the roundabout.

The only unfortunate thing is that people using this underpass will miss the beauty of Galleria Mall!

Yep here it is
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It looks good.

Thanks for posting.:cheers:

Thanks Dhuks for posting this.

The design was selected I guess because a compact junction was needed to avoid demolision of buildings. Eventually when Magadi road is dualed (sooner I would imagine considering the fast expansion of Rongai and Kiserian areas), I foresee an overpass for vehicles coming from Rongai towards Nairobi. Otherwise, there will be congestion at the roundabout.

The only unfortunate thing is that people using this underpass will miss the beauty of Galleria Mall!

I dont expect Magadi road to be dualled judging by the amount of noise generated in the 500m or so hived from national park for southern bypass. To dual Magadi road the strip of land to be hived from the park would be longer.

Perhaps I will need to be keener next time am those sides because I thought the road reserve on Magadi was sufficient for a 2x2 dual carriageway. One way or another though, dualing of Magadi road is inevitable. The growth that side has been very fast. Unless of course an alternative road is created to join Langata road somewhere in Karen. A tigher 2x2 with a concrete separator (similar to the Waiyaki way) might be a possible solution.

Yep here it is
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Thanx Dhuks, much appreciated

Nice picture Dhuks

^^Most welcome guys.
Come to think of it, if you are coming from town and want to shop at Galleria how do you access it? Hopefully not by turning to Magadi road first.

^^...
Come to think of it, if you are coming from town and want to shop at Galleria how do you access it? Hopefully not by turning to Magadi road first.

Dhuks, from the render, I think you will access it the same way as it is accessed currently. Just do not take the underpass. After the roundabout you can access it.

Dhuks, from the render, I think you will access it the same way as it is accessed currently. Just do not take the underpass. After the roundabout you can access it.

I thought about that and reasoned that Magadi road traffic will not have gained much if they have to give way to these shoppers.

Yep here it is
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8428/7650428404_70ef272da3_b.jpg

Its almost similar to this interchange in Athens,Greece.This one is tri-level though.

http://i.imgur.com/9sUDD.jpg

The athens photo looks its what's needed at most roundabouts like the Uhuru Highway ones and City Mortuary not for Bomas because traffic from Rongai goes mostly to town so it might be better if instead of the multi lane straight road you have a multi lane road joining Langata road

Perhaps I will need to be keener next time am those sides because I thought the road reserve on Magadi was sufficient for a 2x2 dual carriageway. One way or another though, dualing of Magadi road is inevitable. The growth that side has been very fast. Unless of course an alternative road is created to join Langata road somewhere in Karen. A tigher 2x2 with a concrete separator (similar to the Waiyaki way) might be a possible solution.

The road reserve on Magadi Road is massive. Enough for 3x3 + pedestrian and bike lanes.

From Cemetry towards Galleria
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7801705130_d79c8468a0_b.jpg
Powerlines relocation not done yet
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7801707538_829e35cafa_b.jpg
Underpass retaining wall ongoing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7801709842_aa9dea4c7c_b.jpg

They are working impressively fast

Thanks Dhuks for the updates.i like the speed of construction.

Thanks Dhuks for the updates.i like the speed of construction.

welcome, i think they will justify the 2billion with quality work.

The road reserve on Magadi Road is massive. Enough for 3x3 + pedestrian and bike lanes.

So does this mean the interchange will have to be redone once Magadi road is expanded?

So does this mean the interchange will have to be redone once Magadi road is expanded?

Hopefully not! They should factor that into the current design of the interchange so that all that needs to be done in future is expand the road.

They have cut down trees on kws side in preparation for power relocation.

sharing Wilfred photos
http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/LangataSept3.jpg

http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/blog/september-2012-update

sharing Wilfred photos
http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/LangataSept3.jpg

http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/blog/september-2012-update

Will this seemlessly link to Thika rd or Southern bypass without stoppages around traffic lights?

Will this seemlessly link to Thika rd or Southern bypass without stoppages around traffic lights?

Langata road and Thika road do not intersect anywhere. It however intersects with Southern bypass but outside the scope of this project. A grid separated interchange will be built by the southern bypass contractor.

Langata road and Thika road do not intersect anywhere. It however intersects with Southern bypass but outside the scope of this project. A grid separated interchange will be built by the southern bypass contractor.

Well,maybe i phrased it wrong.What i meant was an unimpeded drive from Langata rd thru Uhuru Hwy onto Thika rd.Alternately,maybe a future drive from Ngo'ng rd to Thika rd or even Outering rd without stops at traffic lights.I guess some kind of flyovers.

Well,maybe i phrased it wrong.What i meant was an unimpeded drive from Langata rd thru Uhuru Hwy onto Thika rd.Alternately,maybe a future drive from Ngo'ng rd to Thika rd or even Outering rd without stops at traffic lights.I guess some kind of flyovers.

If the Nutrip project sees the light of day it will be possible via Nyayo stadium interchange>>uhuru highway viaduct>> museum hill interchange>>forest road and through to Thika road without any traffic lights impedement.

Alternative route Nyayo stadium interchange>> Mombasa road>>Cabannas interchange>>Eastern bypass(maybe this is what you had in mind)and off to Thika road though the interchange with Thika road is not seamless.

Another alternative route Nyayo Stadium Interchange>>Lusaka Road>>City Stadium Interchange(hopefully)>>Landhies Road>>Muthurwa>>Ring Road Kariokor>>Thika Road

If the Nutrip project sees the light of day it will be possible via Nyayo stadium interchange>>uhuru highway viaduct>> museum hill interchange>>forest road and through to Thika road without any traffic lights impedement.

Alternative route Nyayo stadium interchange>> Mombasa road>>Cabannas interchange>>Eastern bypass(maybe this is what you had in mind)and off to Thika road though the interchange with Thika road is not seamless.


With all the optimism i think it's good to be practical too, typically it's very hard to find a city with no traffic lights due to large concentration of vehicles. May be only bypasses would not have traffic lights but you'd still find some at interchanges and junctions in some cities. i don't how it will be possible to avoid them in our case!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8115952944_c146427512_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8475/8115943857_8bb8657366_b.jpg

Cellphone images, one carriageway ready for bitumen.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8274332968_d3688d8335_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8209/8274331914_71f8c39870_b.jpg

Cellphone images, one carriageway ready for bitumen.



Thanks!

Why doesn't KPLC just put those electrical wires underground??

Thanks!

The section that the vehicles are using now is one hell of a surface though.

One complete carriageway in use
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8353571048_23268f24e6_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8225/8352506625_7c11f64b64_b.jpg

The underpass works
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8353568150_4853b9e47b_b.jpg
All the road area and reserve are to the right of this photo so either there will be some demolitions or a sharp turn after this underpass.

Thanks for the pictures. Greatly appreciated

Ingineer alipotea kabisa? I hope he accents to my sharing (http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/blog/bomas-complex) his works.


One complete carriageway in use


All the road area and reserve are to the right of this photo so either there will be some demolitions or a sharp turn after this underpass.
http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/LangataRdJan15.jpg
^^
That's what i was referring to

Good progress on Langata rd.Eagerly awaiting to see such works on Ngo'ng rd.

Or maybe the cars just step on it, and go full-speed through the invisible portal in the wall, then get teleported to the other side!

It works.. I've seen that in computer games! :)


Ingineer alipotea kabisa? I hope he accents to my sharing (http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/blog/bomas-complex) his works.



http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/LangataRdJan15.jpg
^^
That's what i was referring to

Or maybe the cars just step on it, and go full-speed through the invisible portal in the wall, then get teleported to the other side!

It works.. I've seen that in computer games! :)

I fear that with the delay in the appointment of the Land Commissioners which probably wont be after elections, this is another kipande rd standoff...remember the elec poles in the middle of the road the project will have to pause because guys have not been compensated.

that Land commission is again the reason why the dualling of Ngong Rd has not taken off despite funding being secured. politics over development. the more things change, the more they remain the same.

All the road area and reserve are to the right of this photo so either there will be some demolitions or a sharp turn after this underpass.

I passed by there this morning and i see what you mean. Unless that road kulaz a major bend (which is almost impossible) there must be demolitions in the works.

I am wondering how the interchange will avoid Nakumatt.Especially the ramp coming from Rongai side?or will they do a tunnel instead?

I am wondering how the interchange will avoid Nakumatt.Especially the ramp coming from Rongai side?or will they do a tunnel instead?


the nakumatt side is clear, there is lots of room there

Unless the majority of the work will be at the interchange.
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I passed by there this morning and i see what you mean. Unless that road kulaz a major bend (which is almost impossible) there must be demolitions in the works.

I thought there was enough room in the middle but they shifted it to the Bomas side too much, just hoping the Cabanas interchange madness wont be repeated here.

I thought there was enough room in the middle but they shifted it to the Bomas side too much, just hoping the Cabanas interchange madness wont be repeated here.

I don't know if it's just me but i think the works have slowed down drastically especially at the interchange. Can someone maybe with some insight shed some light on the goings on

How about putting this in the right place sweetmama?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8389962304_4e01993746.jpg
Some things are making some sense now, i saw one of those tunnels for pedestrian but it never made sense since its some distance from the underpass.

Look fantastic hopefull people will use this unlike how they use the footbridges!

How about putting this in the right place sweetmama?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8389962304_4e01993746.jpg
Some things are making some sense now, i saw one of those tunnels for pedestrian but it never made sense since its some distance from the underpass.

What a struggle uploading this, it was trial and error. Manze dhuks, you are ready to give me more work

What a struggle uploading this, it was trial and error. Manze dhuks, you are ready to give me more work

If those things they are tinkering with over the left were activated i would have given you a 'like'. Best for 2013 so far, i wish i would know where you fetched this from.

progressing well
http://thumbp7-bf1.mail.yahoo.com/tn?sid=2144863941&mid=AELci2IAAUWYUR%2FFMQRGunPmr08&midoffset=2_0_0_1_166958&partid=2&f=1608&fid=Inbox&w=614&h=443

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8486583512_83ce93e3f2_b.jpg

How do they start road construction without completion of land acquisition?
Motorists on the busy Langata road will wait a little longer before the KWS gate - Bomas Junction road project is completed. The Kenya Urban Road Authority hopes the gazettement of the National Land Commissioners will help in issues of land acquisition on the Magadi and Karen road.

The 3.2km road project that will cost 2.67 billion aims at widening and reducing traffic along Langata Road and will be completed on 9thMay 2013.

from the star

How do they start road construction without completion of land acquisition?

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I think that article is not clear on which areas are contentious.The Bomas-KWS area seems to be going on fine.unless am missing something.

^^
The underpass was skewed too much to the right until it heads straight to this wall in the photo so i believe its one of the land that they have yet to acquire.
http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/LangataRdJan15.jpg

^^^The reporter should have just said Bomas Junction or junction of Magadi Road and Langata Road. Karen Road is futher ahead on Langata road where the V.P stays and there is KMTC, Karen triangle, Karen professional centre etc

An aerial shot of the intersection
http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/897bae40663511e29a2a22000a1fb02b_7.jpg

The dualling of the Langata Road is at an advanced stage and will be opened fully in May.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority, corporate affairs chief John Cheboi recently said the carriageway is partially opened. The project is being undertaken by China Wu Yi Construction Company at a cost KES2.67 billion($30.3million).

Mr. Cheboi said the dualling, which started in February last year is on schedule as major structural works including pedestrian sub-ways and underpasses as well as a box culvert have been completed.

It will be a great relieve for motorists when part of the interchange will be open for traffic. He said backfilling of retaining walls is on-going in most sections of Magadi and Karen road. However, Mr. Cheboi was quick to note that delays had been experienced due to the acquisition of land along the road reserves for expansion.
http://www.constructionreviewonline.com/images/overpass.gif
http://constructionreviewonline.com/africa-and-international-news/1373-langata-dual-carriageway-completion-set-for-may#addcomment

The dualling of the Langata Road is at an advanced stage and will be opened fully in May.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority, corporate affairs chief John Cheboi recently said the carriageway is partially opened. The project is being undertaken by China Wu Yi Construction Company at a cost KES2.67 billion($30.3million).

Mr. Cheboi said the dualling, which started in February last year is on schedule as major structural works including pedestrian sub-ways and underpasses as well as a box culvert have been completed.

It will be a great relieve for motorists when part of the interchange will be open for traffic. He said backfilling of retaining walls is on-going in most sections of Magadi and Karen road. However, Mr. Cheboi was quick to note that delays had been experienced due to the acquisition of land along the road reserves for expansion.
http://www.constructionreviewonline.com/images/overpass.gif
http://constructionreviewonline.com/africa-and-international-news/1373-langata-dual-carriageway-completion-set-for-may#addcomment

july? thats good news. Any recent photos?

july? thats good news. Any recent photos?

Deadline was this month.

An aerial shot of the intersection
http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/897bae40663511e29a2a22000a1fb02b_7.jpg

Wow. It's taking shape nicely!

Backfill
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8567083441_0b92bdaf6b_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8568187804_30a78bf6cb_b.jpg
Diversion to Bomas
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8568226792_cab6efbefc_b.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94434308@N06/8594274538/http://www.flickr.com/photos/94434308@N06/8593195687/http://www.flickr.com/photos/94434308@N06/8594314372/

Here they are:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8593195687_b6975c59e7_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8594314372_1abe3ea1da_z.jpg

They even vandalized a road that isn't finished SMH....

There is no law or order in Kenya! Posters are plastered before the completion of the road. Imagine what will happen upon completion.

The IEBC should take down all these election posters and bill the parties concerned. Add the cost to their registration fees - No pay no registration.
Jobs for some and a cleaner post election Kenya for all.

The IEBC should take down all these election posters and bill the parties concerned. Add the cost to their registration fees - No pay no registration.
Jobs for some and a cleaner post election Kenya for all.

That will only make room for posters for clubs-parties, witch doctors, colleges & crusades.

That will only make room for posters for clubs-parties, witch doctors, colleges & crusades.

all of whom can also be charged for 1. vandalism 2. Removal and re-painting
:cheers:

all of whom can also be charged for 1. vandalism 2. Removal and re-painting
:cheers:
+1

In Kenya? Let us hope this will come to pass.

The should come up with a law of 10 ksh per poster not yet removed

The should come up with a law of 10 ksh per poster not yet removed

NO,they should go uniformly even further bcoz it'll just discriminately target poster folks while leaving everybody else to litter.Over here folks can't hung posters and i can't put trash by the rd or leave my yard unkempt otherwise the city fathers will be on me like bees.Thats the beauty of uniform rules & enforcement.

Why not just put up designated areas (with appropriate structures) for posters?

+1

In Kenya? Let us hope this will come to pass.

A job for Dr Kidero...once he establishes something it can be a pilot for counties across the country.

The difference between posters and general litter is that it is easier to police because the benefactors must have their identity on the poster otherwise it would never serve its purpose..Littering is something you have to catch in the act, so it is more by prevention than cure - campaigning and appealing to an individual ethics/morals.

It can be implemented along side an existing county council by-law that requires building facades to be painted every 5 years and extended to Highway infrastructure like foot bridges and overpasses :)

"Littering is something you have to catch in the act, so it is more by prevention than cure - campaigning and appealing to an individual ethics/morals."

actually having said that..there is another way to tackle litter, by going after the producers of the wrappings rather than the end user..prevail on them to minimise the amount of packaging they use..


http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4771

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7825339.stm

Why not just put up designated areas (with appropriate structures) for posters?

Not practical, posters are placed where people can see them. You can't ask people to go labda view you posters. The city council is just sleeping on it's job.

I think ridding the road of posters is a good idea but i pray that before we go that route we deal with
1.vandals(who dont see the hard they do to the society when they vandalise things like crash barriers)
2. Trash( sometimes walking by the road is a stinking experience)
3. Urchins

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sQME3obg5sg/UGbxjsypKzI/AAAAAAAAByE/I8LOHIaUcUw/s1600/Bomas+junction.jpg

http://bake.or.ke/blog_feed_item/22716

Good job man!Awsome pics!

Welcome to SCC

Good job man!Awsome pics!

Caribou! :cheers:

Dhuks,mboss,:) wapi latest photos za Langata Road, na wewe ndiye 'resident engineer' wa hiyo contract.

mBoss Dakta, can you allow me to claim that title of "resident engineer" bila pesa? I live no more than 500m from where the road begins (opp KWS gate), so, I will up my game and post a few more pics soooner than you think!

Arzedu kama unaishi karibu hivyo leta picha, pia southern bypass works are visible from langata road;leta picha.
DAKTA i passed on saturday bt jam ilikuwa just too much singethubutu kutoka, nothing much has changed.

http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/sites/default/files/imagepicker/2/Langata_Road_Const3.jpg
http://www.megaprojects.co.ke/blog/bomas-interchange-may-2013