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MAIN PROJECT| Expansion of Thika Road from a four to eight-lane superhighway.

PROJECT 2|Widening of University Way to eight lanes from six, four lane fly over across Globe Roundabout, widening of Murang’a Road to six lanes, underpass at Pangani, flyover on Muthaiga roundabout and provision of footpaths.

PROJECT 3|On the Forest Road – Museum Road – Museum Hill roundabout section, construction works will involve widening of Forest Road to six lanes from four lanes, widening of Museum Hill road to six lanes, provision of forked fly-over on Limuru Road and provision of footpaths.

PROJECT 4|The Muthaiga roundabout-KU section has been designed as a high-speed highway with limited access and exits. The proposed improvements on this section include widening of carriageway to eight lanes- (Muthaiga – Kasarani) and 6 lanes (Kasarani – KU).

PROJECT 5| Provision of service roads intermittently, construction of underpasses at Kahawa and KU, provision of interchange at GSU roundabout, flyovers at Kasarani and Githurai roundabouts, underpass at former Nakumatt Thika Road site, subway at Survey of Kenya and provision of footpaths.

PROJECT 6| KU-Thika section include widening the carriageway to six lanes up to Juja and maintaining the existing provision of service roads, construction of six lane flyover at Eastern Bypass, intermittent service roads, underpass at Ruiru sports club and at Mang’u High School as well as provision of footpaths.

COST of PROJECT| 31 Billion Kenya Shillings

DATE OF COMPLETION| 2012

Great news! :cheers:

Progress report:

They are now preparing to construct pillars for the dual carriage flyover over the globe cinema roundabout. (Project 2).

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Widening of the highway around KU (Project 4).

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kenguy we love you!!! thanx for the updates

^^ kenguy i think they will be no problem of you updating us since the lauching of the seacom fibre optic :) internet will be faster for uploading and posting:lol: kidding. anyway thanks for the good update as usual

Progress report:

They are now preparing to construct pillars for the dual carriage flyover over the globe cinema roundabout. (Project 2).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3753346998_0152b520e8_b.jpg

Widening of the highway around KU (Project 4).

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thanks for the updates Kenguy.

Thanks, at least we know their doing something.

^^ kenguy i think they will be no problem of you updating us since the lauching of the seacom fibre optic :) internet will be faster for uploading and posting:lol: kidding. anyway thanks for the good update as usual

Im using a wireless connection and its still damn slow. But some cyber cafes in town are really fast. For someone who is used to making a cup of coffee waiting for downloads you can guess my reaction accessing fast connection.:banana:

Im using a wireless connection and its still damn slow. But some cyber cafes in town are really fast. For someone who is used to making a cup of coffee waiting for downloads you can guess my reaction accessing fast connection.:banana:

btw do you think that most kenyans in urban centres really understand the possibilities that super fast broadband brings?

btw do you think that most kenyans in urban centres really understand the possibilities that super fast broadband brings?

Nairobians, Yes. Other urban areas, No. But people will catch on as time goes by.

btw do you think that most kenyans in urban centres really understand the possibilities that super fast broadband brings?

1 word. Youtube

1 word. Youtube

hehehehee so true

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Is this picture in Nairobi? Where is San Diego in Nairobi?

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Is this picture in Nairobi? Where is San Diego in Nairobi?

Its not.Its just a pictur illustrating how Thika Road will look like.

any renders?

They are going to create a flyover over the Globe Roundabout. The Globe Roundabout should have been converted into a green space.

My exact thoughts, and include a lake since nairobi river passes right through it.

They are going to create a flyover over the Globe Roundabout. The Globe Roundabout should have been converted into a green space.

Half of the roundabout was turned into a matatu terminus while the other half has been fenced off for this project. Though I guess the flyover project will still leave a large green space in this other half when its complete.

My exact thoughts, and include a lake since nairobi river passes right through it.

I dont think its even possible to have a lake here Lol. Though The river nowadays is so clean and the banks so green its shocking when I look at it and remember how it once was.

Why not? The river can be dammed.

Update:

Project 4- The eight lane highway is taking shape. This was taken somewhere between Kasarani and Allsops roundabout.

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Earthworks around Githurai. (hazy pic)

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Thanks again kenguy for the splendid updates.

wow kenguy great pics as always. imagine for those 24yrs that moi was prezzo if we could had this kind of construction going on. imagine where we would be???

more of the widening

http://www.willmarydevelopment.com/images/thika-road.jpg

wow kenguy great pics as always. imagine for those 24yrs that moi was prezzo if we could had this kind of construction going on. imagine where we would be???



Moi alitu waste sana.Thika road would be a superhighway by now.We would be concentrating on Making Mombasa road a superhighway.

Moi alitu waste sana.Thika road would be a superhighway by now.We would be concentrating on Making Mombasa road a superhighway.

Forget Moi. At least we are on our way there...one step at a time.:)

Why not? The river can be dammed.

This is the Nairobi river at the globe cinema roundabout. Note the steep sides and the distance between the blue vehicle and the bridge rails. The land area is not enough to form a sizable lake like the one in Uhuru park considering that one bank already has a bus terminus. Plus it would affect the flow of this rather small river.

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Update:

Project 3: Turning Forest road into a six lane highway is about to start. Got some of the plans. Notice there is a new flyover junction over Limuru road. (to the far left)

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wow kenguy great pics as always. imagine for those 24yrs that moi was prezzo if we could had this kind of construction going on. imagine where we would be???

more of the widening

http://www.willmarydevelopment.com/images/thika-road.jpg

This is good , i love wide roads and cities like Nairobi must have wide boulevards.:cheers:

Project 4.

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Project 2. Globe cinema roundabout.

They put up some really tall cement mixers (at least thats what i think they are). Hope we see the pillars soon.

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quite heavy traffic there !

quite heavy traffic there !

It is said that this is the busiest highway in East and Central Africa.

Very good developments going on. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Very good developments going on. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

You are welcome. KQV.:)

Update Project 4. Around Githurai.

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Digging the foundations for some pillars for another flyover where one of the bypasses should be built (near where Nakumatt Thika road once stood). If you look closely, you can notice some metal bars sticking out of some concrete next to those excavators. The old EABL buildings at the top of the hill have also been demolished.

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A video illustration:

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Note how they plan to divert traffic.

Wow,i like the speed!seems the highway will be finished on time.

Update:

Project 3: Turning Forest road into a six lane highway is about to start. Got some of the plans. Notice there is a new flyover junction over Limuru road. (to the far left)

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They have started work on University way and are turning it into 8 lanes (no pics yet). Also land around the slip road connecting it to Globe cinema roundabout has been cleared for the flyover (area where Maasai market used to be.).

Thanks guys for appretiating our work.....i work for the Min of Roads.....we wont dissapoint u guys.....i have 3 dimension photos of the fly overs n under paths....can somebody send me their email.Coz zm unable to upload dem here.

Moi alitu waste sana.Thika road would be a superhighway by now.We would be concentrating on Making Mombasa road a superhighway.


uhuru highway is on the pipeline.We r constructin a via -duct on top of the existing road from nyayo stadium to westlands uner naironi urban toll project. This will include dualling the road from machakos turn off to athi river....watch out for that!

Update:

Project 3: Turning Forest road into a six lane highway is about to start. Got some of the plans. Notice there is a new flyover junction over Limuru road. (to the far left)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3852373730_8c74dcd73d_b.jpg


guys where do u get this documents. This is our original design manual....nani anafanya wizara ya brabara kama mimi hapa?..guuud stuf

^^volina thank you for the info, when will the elevated uhuru highway road project starts? i know the government want to tender the project and it will be funded as build operate and transfer BOT mechanism, it will be tendered with the southern bypass the sametime:) i know it will take time it has be approved by parliament which is in recess now:bash:

anyway keep as updating as in the road sector, kazi ya kuapload maybe kisumu, mwana or kenguy will be helpful mimi ni mchungaji wa ngamia sijui hiyo kazi:lol:

guys where do u get this documents. This is our original design manual....nani anafanya wizara ya brabara kama mimi hapa?..guuud stuf

It was a notice from the Nation. Sifanyi kazi kwa serikali.:lol:

Thanks guys for appretiating our work.....i work for the Min of Roads.....we wont dissapoint u guys.....i have 3 dimension photos of the fly overs n under paths....can somebody send me their email.Coz zm unable to upload dem here.

^^
I never thought I would one day say this, you guys are doing a good job. :cheers:

Screen-shots of both renders and the site that I pulled out of citizen and NTV videos:

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Some may have been posted by Kenguy from another source.*

Why is the Thika Super Highway a 4-carriageways-with-2-lanes-each kind of expressway? I sort of expected a 2-carriageways-with-4-lanes-each highway. Judging by the look of theconstruction photos, it looks like they are building the former than the latter.

Why is the Thika Super Highway a 4-carriageways-with-2-lanes-each kind of expressway? I sort of expected a 2-carriageways-with-4-lanes-each highway. Judging by the look of theconstruction photos, it looks like they are building the former than the latter.

I think the current design (4 carriageways) is better since it will reduce the temptation for people to change lanes at will, resulting in less accidents and slowing down of traffic. The pics I took only show some sections but not all of them. Some like university way section will most likely be the 2 carriageways with 4 lanes each type.

President Kibaki has said Sh70 billion has been set aside to build roads to boost regional trade.He said infrastructure is critical to development, hence the huge investment.
The President spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Sh28 billion Nairobi-Thika Road project, yesterday. The Government, African Development Bank (ADB) and the Chinese Government are funding the project.
Kibaki said the country boasts of vital links with Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania, hence the need to improve the road network.
"The transport sector, and in particular roads, play a key role in facilitating marketing of agricultural produce, exploitation of resources and opportunities as well as development of industries," he said.
Kibaki said the Government had increased the annual budgetary allocation, but explained the Sh70 billion had been sourced locally and internationally in line with Vision 2030.
Approved plans
Kibaki also put road contractors on notice over failure to implement approved plans and weaknesses in planning.
"I direct Nairobi Metropolitan Development, Lands and Local Government ministries to work closely with the Ministry of Roads to prepare a master plan for the development of areas along our national transport corridors," he said.
Cabinet ministers Franklin Bett (Roads) Chris Obure (Public Works), Wycliffe Oparanya (Planning), John Munyes (Labour), Uhuru Kenyatta (Finance) and representatives from the Chinese Government and ADB bank, attended the ceremony.
The President described Thika road as one of the busiest highways and a vital link between Cairo in Egypt and Cape Town in South Africahttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/news/InsidePage.php?id=1144030218&cid=159&#).
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Thanks guys for appretiating our work.....i work for the Min of Roads.....we wont dissapoint u guys.....i have 3 dimension photos of the fly overs n under paths....can somebody send me their email.Coz zm unable to upload dem here.

:banana:
my email is myces22log@gmail.com

i thought we were being overtaken in development by our neighbours but with such projects coming or going on, we shall stay ahead of the pack!

Some more updates: Underpass construction has started. They are building supporting walls for the underpass around the Kasarani suburb near the United States International University.

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Some general pics.

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i thought we were being overtaken in development by our neighbours but with such projects coming or going on, we shall stay ahead of the pack!

Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda also have many projects going on. Though not on this scale but I would'nt be surprised if they also followed suit.

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^^ i almost thought that was a river :lol:

Nice snap.

I just love roads, you guys got some nice road system, and i see it improving.

Great shots Kenguy! :applause:

Great shots Kenguy! :applause:

Thanx.:)

Underpass for Kenyatta University.

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Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda also have many projects going on. Though not on this scale but I would'nt be surprised if they also followed suit.

if u ask me in terms of projects kenya leads the uganda second. rwanda and tanzania hardly have any since i joined skyscraper city i have seen about 300 kenyan projects 150 to 200 ugandan projects but only 5 tanzanian one and maybe 50 rwandan ones . on the east africa construction page theres none of rwanda.

i like the thika road. 6 flyovers and a bus plan are going to be put in placa in uganda. + 2000 kilometer of walkways will be put in and 70 junctions constructed and repaired.

The number of posts in the Kenyan and Ugandan forums vis-a-vis those of Tanzania and Rwanda may be a reflection of how active the members are and not necessarilly a reflection of a suprerior number of projects.


if u ask me in terms of projects kenya leads the uganda second. rwanda and tanzania hardly have any since i joined skyscraper city i have seen about 300 kenyan projects 150 to 200 ugandan projects but only 5 tanzanian one and maybe 50 rwandan ones . on the east africa construction page theres none of rwanda.

i like the thika road. 6 flyovers and a bus plan are going to be put in placa in uganda. + 2000 kilometer of walkways will be put in and 70 junctions constructed and repaired.

The number of posts in the Kenyan and Ugandan forums vis-a-vis those of Tanzania and Rwanda may be a reflection of how active the members are and not necessarilly a reflection of a suprerior number of projects.

^^exactly :yes:

Update: They are converting Juja road into a dual carriage (4 lanes) around Pangani. No pics for now.

Who has a plan of the new look for thika road?I cant understand the part at the old tka road Nakumatt!

Who has a plan of the new look for thika road?I cant understand the part at the old tka road Nakumatt!

Perhaps I can try and explain it. That part will be the entry point for the underpass if one is heading towards Thika or Central Province and an exit for those heading towards the CBD.

Its also the point at which the Northern bypass intersects with Thika road (thats the reason the Nakumatt store was torn down) so maybe there might be an interchange here to connect the two roads. And Im guessing the outer lanes bordering the underpass will have access points for estates like Garden estate and Willmary estate.

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what is that? they are building?

what is that? they are building?

Looks like drainage works to me.

what is that? they are building?

That is the stronghold for the bridge

That is the stronghold for the bridge

^^
If that was a base for a flyover, then it would have to run right through the Safari park hotel (buildings in the background).

The contractor widening the part from KU to juja is moving at snailspeed.Also the one dealing with university way(Slip) road is asleep.How can he take 2months to clear the rocks at slip road.But work is being done

The contractor widening the part from KU to juja is moving at snailspeed.Also the one dealing with university way(Slip) road is asleep.How can he take 2months to clear the rocks at slip road.But work is being done

I care more about the final product. As long as I'm assured of a quality world class highway, they can take as long as they want (though of course not too long). I never want to drive on Moi era roads again!

I never want to drive on Moi era roads again!

and may the cogregation say.....AMEN

THESE CHINESE GUYS ARE NOT SERIOUS.THEY HAVE TAKEN FOUR MONTHS TO WORK ON UNIVERSITY WAY?AND THEY ALSO BUILT SOMETHING AT MESEUMHILL AND ABADONED IT.i WISH THEY BE ABIT FAST

mbuku, please dont make your posts in full capitals.

THESE CHINESE GUYS ARE NOT SERIOUS.THEY HAVE TAKEN FOUR MONTHS TO WORK ON UNIVERSITY WAY?AND THEY ALSO BUILT SOMETHING AT MESEUMHILL AND ABADONED IT.i WISH THEY BE ABIT FAST

That's the section being done by China Wu Yi company. I was also wondering the same thing. Here's a pic of the area.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4481757507_230f867e01_b.jpg

Mbuku, if you have noticed, they have been bringing in materials (sand, gravel) at the globe cinema roundabout. Maybe they want to complete the flyover first before embarking on the other sections.

Here's the Museum hill section.

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I also noticed that there is something being built at the Nairobi university grounds opposite the Museum hill/Uhuru highway roundabout. It looks like a bridge IMO.

I was wondering, why didn't they consider making another flyover connecting Tom Mboya street to Thika road just like the one proposed to connect University way? The way I see it, traffic coming to and from Tom Mboya is the main cause of gridlock at the Globe cinema roundabout.

Plus, that would make Globe into a spaghetti interchange. Maybe when they finnish the project and see the need for this, they might consider it.:)

I was in Nairobi last week staying at the Fairmont across from U of Nairobi. The excavation done on U. way for the supposed hightway has caused even more chaos in that area and for the entire week i did not see a single person working on it. More graft and project failure if you ask me . . . the urban toll road project is also comepletely stalled.

I was in Nairobi last week staying at the Fairmont across from U of Nairobi. The excavation done on U. way for the supposed hightway has caused even more chaos in that area and for the entire week i did not see a single person working on it. More graft and project failure if you ask me . . . the urban toll road project is also comepletely stalled.

typical kenyan reaction but i dont blame you.

I hope that the delay has some explanation to it. The Chinese are known to be on schedule for the most part. No matter the case, I am glad it's the Chinese getting many of the contracts and not our 'cowboy' contractors.

THESE CHINESE GUYS ARE NOT SERIOUS.THEY HAVE TAKEN FOUR MONTHS TO WORK ON UNIVERSITY WAY?AND THEY ALSO BUILT SOMETHING AT MESEUMHILL AND ABADONED IT.i WISH THEY BE ABIT FAST

not our 'cowboy' contractors.

You can say that again.

typical kenyan reaction but i dont blame you.

:)

I was in Nairobi last week staying at the Fairmont across from U of Nairobi. The excavation done on U. way for the supposed hightway has caused even more chaos in that area and for the entire week i did not see a single person working on it. More graft and project failure if you ask me . . . the urban toll road project is also comepletely stalled.

Can you substantiate that? Making false accusations doesn't help anything.

Can you substantiate that? Making false accusations doesn't help anything.

^^true, he is overreacting :lol: Kenyans we are known with lack of patience:lol: speculation and grapevine we are number one also :lol:

Um, last time I checked I wasn't kenyan. Just a realist.

^^true, he is overreacting :lol: Kenyans we are known with lack of patience:lol: speculation and grapevine we are number one also :lol:

I don't blame him. Whenever a project slows down or stops altogether, thats the first thing Kenyan's think about. Its like a knee jerk response after seeing so many white elephant projects that were sunk by corruption especially during the Moi era.

Um, last time I checked I wasn't kenyan. Just a realist.

Sorry for mistaking you for a Kenyan.

If you are a realist, then I suppose that you do realise that this project has been financed by the ADB, the contractors are on the ground and various other sections apart from the sections highlighted are still getting built.

Um, last time I checked I wasn't kenyan. Just a realist.

I'd suggest that you do your assignments right MR.REALIST!! because commenting on issues that you don't have a foot doesn't fall under a Realists' Juresdiction
Thanx for the info though glad to know u ain't kenyan :lol:^^

That's the section being done by China Wu Yi company. I was also wondering the same thing. Here's a pic of the area.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4481757507_230f867e01_b.jpg

Mbuku, if you have noticed, they have been bringing in materials (sand, gravel) at the globe cinema roundabout. Maybe they want to complete the flyover first before embarking on the other sections.

Here's the Museum hill section.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4482459432_a92558d004_b.jpg

I also noticed that there is something being built at the Nairobi university grounds opposite the Museum hill/Uhuru highway roundabout. It looks like a bridge IMO.

These are good pics.i hope they will complete in time

Hi guys!

First of all I'd like to say a big thank you for this thread, as it's helped me keep people informed on what's going on with the Thika Road expansion. I especially appreciate the photos, as that is what readers on my blog have been searching for most. I came across this thread over the weekend, and was able to provide a link so people could see the pictures that you have posted here.

I don't know if any of you are daily commuters on the Thika Road, but I am getting requests for information from users. The latest one wants to know what is going on at Kimbo road and at the toll road. Sadly, I'm in the UK, so can't provide any first-hand information. If any of you can give some better intelligence, I'm sure people would appreciate it.

If you do feel like lending a helping hand to fellow Kenyan road users, you can find my post on the Thika Road expansion at http://bit.ly/d4CX5n I update it as and when I get new information, but the comments have been left open to allow anyone else to add their own contribution too.

Thanks for your time!

Steff

Hi guys!

First of all I'd like to say a big thank you for this thread, as it's helped me keep people informed on what's going on with the Thika Road expansion. I especially appreciate the photos, as that is what readers on my blog have been searching for most. I came across this thread over the weekend, and was able to provide a link so people could see the pictures that you have posted here.

I don't know if any of you are daily commuters on the Thika Road, but I am getting requests for information from users. The latest one wants to know what is going on at Kimbo road and at the toll road. Sadly, I'm in the UK, so can't provide any first-hand information. If any of you can give some better intelligence, I'm sure people would appreciate it.

If you do feel like lending a helping hand to fellow Kenyan road users, you can find my post on the Thika Road expansion at http://bit.ly/d4CX5n I update it as and when I get new information, but the comments have been left open to allow anyone else to add their own contribution too.

Thanks for your time!

Steff

I assumed that the person was referring to the Githurai Kimbo section near clay works. They are still working on it. As usual, I will post pictures of the sections as they get built.

Flyover construction at Juja.

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Thanks for the input, Kenguy. I was a bit confused by that comment, but it sounds like you know what he was on about.

^^true, he is overreacting :lol: Kenyans we are known with lack of patience:lol: speculation and grapevine we are number one also :lol:

What you guys have that there as well? :lol:, to me things in Kenya as so fast, almost like in the States.

Not in Congo . things work at a snail pace.:bash:

What you guys have that there as well? :lol:, to me things in Kenya as so fast, almost like in the States.

Not in Congo . things work at a snail pace.:bash:

kenya is more like chameleon pace. lol!

3 things that stall projects in kenya

1)CORRUPTION the demon that crippled the country
2)inter-ministerial communication break down. the ministries sometimes lack the very basic communication like a memo that doesnt get circuilated. even the prime minister and the ppresident sometimes do not communicate. it is really embarassing
3)lack of visionary and ambitious leaders(self explanatory and self evident)

Thanks for the input, Kenguy. I was a bit confused by that comment, but it sounds like you know what he was on about.

You are welcome.:)

What you guys have that there as well? :lol:, to me things in Kenya as so fast, almost like in the States.

Not in Congo . things work at a snail pace.:bash:

Well, in the private sector, almost everything is efficiently done. Though when it comes to government the picture is different. I have to admit the government has improved on efficiency over the last couple of years, thanks to performance contracts I guess.

Well, in the private sector, almost everything is efficiently done. Though when it comes to government the picture is different. I have to admit the government has improved on efficiency over the last couple of years, thanks to performance contracts I guess.

You right. The private sectors are fast and efficient. That seems to be everywhere.

Governments are the Chameleons all over africa.

I think the best way things can be done, is for the government to hire Private companies to do the Job. Like the US does it. Hire private constructors and hold them accountable.

Btw; Do you know how is Thika Road is? are they also going to stretch it a few more Km?

Btw; Do you know how is Thika Road is? are they also going to stretch it a few more Km?

This project only involves the section between Nairobi and Thika in Central Province.

I think you are asking if the dual carriage will be extended beyond this. At the moment, the dual carriage highway goes past Thika and into the farmlands surrounding it though this section has two lanes on each side. I guess it will remain this way.

The sections between Thika and Nairobi as well as associated feeder roads within Nairobi is what is being expanded into 3 and 4 lane highway segments.

This project only involves the section between Nairobi and Thika in Central Province.

I think you are asking if the dual carriage will be extended beyond this. At the moment, the dual carriage highway goes past Thika and into the farmlands surrounding it though this section has two lanes on each side. I guess it will remain this way.

The sections between Thika and Nairobi as well as associated feeder roads within Nairobi is what is being expanded into 3 and 4 lane highway segments.

Thanks for the Info.

I see its a $330 million for expansion. thats impressive. I can see how long and big it will be.

This thread is dedicated to the Future of Nairobi's Globe Cinema Rundabout(One of Africa's Largest), post developments, reconstructions and discussions.

:?

OK here we go.

Globe Roundabout when completed
http://www.constructionkenya.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/thika-road.png

Current state illustrations*
http://wahyuinqatar.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/nonuk_roundabout_8_cars.gif?w=400&h=400

The highway starts at Globe Cinema roundabout. Highway designers have proposed the construction of four major interchanges between Globe Cinema and Ruiru and three underpasses between Globe Cinema and Kasarani. The interchanges will replace the roundabouts, blamed for unwinding traffic jams. Incidents of pedestrians being knocked by speeding vehicles have also been addressed. Pedestrian separators will be built along the highway.

More Infor: http://www.kenyaengineer.or.ke/index.php/kenyaengineer/article/view/165/165

I thought this one should fall under the Thika road expansion thread.

I thought this one should fall under the Thika road expansion thread.

^^exactly, that was why i put the confused smilies, anyway true the 2 threads should be merged again otherwise it will repetition again, my 2 cents though:)

Flyover construction at Juja.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4504830264_a7e19ea30b_b.jpg

great pics kenguy, can you post more updated pics with updates on the construction effort

12-lane highway takes shape
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Vehicles use a finished section of Thika Road as construction continued on Friday. Photo/JAMES NJUGUNA

By BILLY MUIRURI
Posted Friday, May 14 2010 at 21:00
IN SUMMARY

Building of the 50km sector that has been going on day and night is on schedule
Kenya’s first 12-lane highway has begun to take shape, well on course to be ready for use in 12 months.

The widest section of the Nairobi-Thika highway, between Muthaiga roundabout and Roysambu, just beyond the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, consists of four express lanes on either side as well as two-lane service roads on each side.

Construction on the 50km highway has been going on day and night and the three Chinese contractors are within schedule, according to a senior engineer at the Roads ministry.

The highway, which was mainly necessitated by perennial traffic snarl-ups, has six projects within it that are being worked on simultaneously.

Multiple interviews with engineers at the Ministry of Roads and the contractor, but who are not allowed to give official statements on behalf of the project, also revealed the highway could drive “ordinary matatus” out of the road.

“It is a road that will not accommodate the chaos and traffic indiscipline exhibited by matatu operators,” said the government engineer.

Already, Saturday Nation learnt, a plan is being worked out on how matatus on the highway routes could be phased out and allowed to form a public transport company that will use buses.

Such buses will be at various stages (bus bays) at an interval of five to 10 minutes.

“The owners, who will be shareholders, will be paid as per the kilometre travelled and not number of trips,” says the highly placed engineer.

However, he added, this could take several months after the highway is opened.

Matatus on routes 44, 45, 145, 17B, 25 and 237 will most likely be affected by the changes.

http://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/918646/highRes/160350/-/maxw/600/-/us5b9tz/-/PIX4.jpg

^^
I have been suspecting all along that Thika road might have a BRT system given the design of some sections. Thanx Ivern for that article and pic.:cheers:

^^
I have been suspecting all along that Thika road might have a BRT system given the design of some sections. Thanx Ivern for that article and pic.:cheers:

:) I did suspect that too. thanx Ivern

Already, Saturday Nation learnt, a plan is being worked out on how matatus on the highway routes could be phased out and allowed to form a public transport company that will use buses.

does this mean we will be soon seing more civilized and modern transportations like these runing in kenya,

http://www.frs.de/images/cache/800x533-images-portfolio-afag_01.jpg

....but im wondering are they going to be driven by proffesional drivers? or are they going to just hire tbose matatu drivers who make our life a headache...:shifty:

^^
They do have them at JKIA Lol.

^^
They do have them at JKIA Lol.

oh ok, but i was wondering if they were going to introduce them to the mas transit system in order to replace the matatus, once the highway is complete or before that

oh ok, but i was wondering if they were going to introduce them to the mas transit system in order to replace the matatus, once the highway is complete or before that

I hope so. We just have to wait and see.

Flyover construction, Githurai roundabout. Work is also going on at the Kasarani roundabout.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4626402071_8a80a4b04c_b.jpg

University way.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4627041842_c640770e27_b.jpg

thank you muno

thank you muno

^^
I thought it was more of.."thengio muno":lol:

^^
I thought it was more of.."thengio muno":lol:

LOL! yes more like that:lol:

thangio muno

Wakenya

How will one want to enter the four lane highway from the estates along thika road.

God bless Kenya

Wakenya

How will one want to enter the four lane highway from the estates along thika road.

God bless Kenya

Most of the highway from town to Kenyatta University will be limited access. That means residents along the highway will have access only through the interchanges that will connect to feeder roads.

Wakenya

How will one want to enter the four lane highway from the estates along thika road.

God bless Kenya

from what i have seen,in some sections of the highway there will be outer lanes on both sides of the highway with exits to the estates.I guess these will be used by Matatus as well.The inner 4 lanes will be like expressways with very few exits.Which means if you get into the inner lanes you should go express all the way to thika with zero traffic.But m sure interchanges will be provided on major stops.No one really knows for sure how this highway is going to look like since this the most sophisticated highway kenya has built.

we seriously need to get rid of those roundabouts, put up traffic lights and use the cops currently running roundabouts to enforce obedience to the lights.

does any one have any information about this project?
"road rehabilitation between Mau through Samit and Kericho and Nyamasaria"??

the general contractor is Solel Boneh.

Is possible to have a job offer for working on that project.

I recently drove along the eastern bypass.The contractor has done a very good job though the project is still not complete.The bypass connects J.K.I.A to Thika road which is under construction as well.There is a flyover at Ruai.will post the photos soon.

University way is now being expanded.The police apartments at the corner connecting to slip road have been demolished.The contractor is now fixing the drainage .will post the pics soon.Can anyone clarify if they will do an interchange at university way round about?

University way is now being expanded.The police apartments at the corner connecting to slip road have been demolished.The contractor is now fixing the drainage .will post the pics soon.Can anyone clarify if they will do an interchange at university way round about?

University Way is being widened to eight lanes from six.No mention of an interchange.

I recently drove along the eastern bypass.The contractor has done a very good job though the project is still not complete.The bypass connects J.K.I.A to Thika road which is under construction as well.There is a flyover at Ruai.will post the photos soon.

is it tarmacked? Where exactly does it start along thika road and where does it end?

University way is now being expanded.The police apartments at the corner connecting to slip road have been demolished.The contractor is now fixing the drainage .will post the pics soon.Can anyone clarify if they will do an interchange at university way round about?

I wonder why they built those apartments there in the first place.

Eventually that roundabout will have to go when they start building the Uhuru highway overpass. That means an interchange will be inevitable in future.

Why are they having 2 lanes then a divider? why not just 4-5 lanes east bound , 4-5 west bound?

this is one of the most informative forums about africa so far.from wat the western media reports about africa,who would have thought that theres so much going on over there?in just ten years from now that continent will be accorded the respect it deserves.keep shinning the light on africa whoever u are that runs this forum. asante

Why are they having 2 lanes then a divider? why not just 4-5 lanes east bound , 4-5 west bound?

My theory is that they would prefer 4 pairs of 2 lanes.Then designate the inner lanes as freeways with no stops and few exits.The outer lanes will have the busstops and layovers.This is a good model because it ensures there is no overlapping and unnecesary criss crossing.Hence reducing the chances of accidents and traffic build up.

this is one of the most informative forums about africa so far.from wat the western media reports about africa,who would have thought that theres so much going on over there?in just ten years from now that continent will be accorded the respect it deserves.keep shinning the light on africa whoever u are that runs this forum. asante

Enjoy my friend.Anyone can contribute.If you have any photos you can post.

anyone with new pictures from the highway construction? i have tried to to search underneath all internet rocks and i cant find any new pictures. kenguy or earnest if you guyz get a chance sneak us a pic or two of the highway please

hurry up and post the pics of the flyovers.cant wait to show them off....

My theory is that they would prefer 4 pairs of 2 lanes.Then designate the inner lanes as freeways with no stops and few exits.The outer lanes will have the busstops and layovers.This is a good model because it ensures there is no overlapping and unnecesary criss crossing.Hence reducing the chances of accidents and traffic build up.

Lagos also has the same style as this . Here in Texas, they do as well, 2x3 Freeway, then on the side they have what they call excess highway on the side, 2x2 on each side .

I really don't like it.

I would have loved that they just have 4-5 lanes bound east, 4-5 bound west.

I like massive Boulevard, like California ones.:yes

But the thing here is efficiency, not looks.

anyone with new pictures from the highway construction? i have tried to to search underneath all internet rocks and i cant find any new pictures. kenguy or earnest if you guyz get a chance sneak us a pic or two of the highway please

I will be in Nairobi in a few weeks time. Hope I'll be able to take some pics. :)

You also may want to check out the article on Business Daily about the delays in the start of construction on the Nairobi Toll Road project, which will be crucial to avoid even bigger problems downtown once the thika road project is complete.

I will be in Nairobi in a few weeks time. Hope I'll be able to take some pics. :)

you better.

You also may want to check out the article on Business Daily about the delays in the start of construction on the Nairobi Toll Road project, which will be crucial to avoid even bigger problems downtown once the thika road project is complete.

I couldn't find the article,do you have a link?

I couldn't find the article,do you have a link?

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/Russian%20firms%20buy%20in%20stalls%20major%20Nairobi%20road%20project/-/539550/960362/-/br1cokz/-/index.html

I'm going to kenya soon and will post lots of photos of the projects.

before kenguy shares his ever awesome pictures, ya'll suckers will have to put up with these picasaweb pictures, LOL!!!

if you really strain your eyes you will see a concrete wall on far left side of the pic. and on the far right side you will see some sort of a flyover pillar or a drainage system.
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http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DHxBLeLQTfk/S5O-iHajlII/AAAAAAAAC68/zaL5pSsK1os/s912/100_3071.JPG

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more widening

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the concrete wall

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i gotta say, THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HUGE HIGHWAY!!!!!

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Nice, Parklands is getting its first flyover.:) Looks like we are finally close to making roundabouts history.

the detour looks horrible.....i feel so sorry for those drivers

Great project but who has the pictures of at least any finished sections? Or any current progress made?

Great project but who has the pictures of at least any finished sections? Or any current progress made?

Problem is i doubt there is anyone here who actually lives that side of town i.e Thika Road.but if i happen to go that side i will take pictures.

i dont think this project will be completed on time...the least we can do is sit back eat ugali and sukuma and wait...

Problem is i doubt there is anyone here who actually lives that side of town i.e Thika Road.

^^
Emm...Nyeri is my home town and the only way to get there is through Thika road.

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http://lh3.ggpht.com/_93voEU_V7Rs/S_FfUCedtoI/AAAAAAAABS8/6-CE808nH-k/s640/Nairobi%20to%20Thika%20Highway-under%20construction%20to%204%20lanes.JPG

At least they patched up that detour. Here are some updates on the Parklands flyover (same site as the pic above) The pillars are now in place.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4890671137_d15094c291_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4890705065_a07ddd5aa8_b.jpg

The flyover being built over Uhuru highway at the museum hill roundabout. I think the flyover in Parklands will extend over the museum hill, past the national museum to form an interchange at Uhuru highway.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4896187740_77e5162200_b.jpg

Hey Ken, do you mean the road will be all running up from parklands roundabout till the Uhuru highway - museum hill roundabout? That would be great. Indeed. The road is getting into shape now I can see, please post more pics when you can. The Globe Cinema roundabout, how about that? And do you know of progress with the whole Uhuru highway upgrading project? Best!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4763155761_7f83e6520a_b.jpg

This one is abit old, you should go there now.

This one is abit old, you should go there now.

better yet, you can take some pictures and you can post them on here for some of us living abroad to see. thank you!

Hey Ken, do you mean the road will be all running up from parklands roundabout till the Uhuru highway - museum hill roundabout? That would be great. Indeed. The road is getting into shape now I can see, please post more pics when you can. The Globe Cinema roundabout, how about that? And do you know of progress with the whole Uhuru highway upgrading project? Best!!

Thats the way it looks to me. Considering the pillars at the Parklands roundabout are also aligned to those at the museum hill roundabout. Though we will have to wait and see.

The flyover at the Globe cinema roundabout has not yet been built. I guess this is the site where most of the concrete mixing for the other sections takes place. I expect it to be the last flyover to get built.

Im really concerned about the Uhuru highway upgrading project now more than ever. Just think about it. You have an 8 lane highway terminating at multiple points like university way and museum hill onto a 6 lane highway.
They had better sort out their funding issues quickly.

I have some pics how can I add them here

1. First upload them onto one of the picture hosting sites like flickr, or photobucket.

2.Copy the picture's URL address.

3. Click on the reply button at the bottom of the page and click on the insert image icon.

4. Paste the pictures address on the bar that appears.

5. Preview your post before sending.

I have some pics how can I add them here

Welcome to SSC.

Great!!

The Uhuru Highway story is not good at all. I imagine the wide roads from thika road offloading the traffic into the narrow roads around the CBD. There is a mismatch in planning or implementation of plans by responsible ministries. I would expect the roads connected to the expanded roads to be expanded as well, Otherwise we'll have traffic jams still because of narrow roads joining the wide roads.

Lets hope the financing issues which i thought had been sorted out are resolved sooner rather than later.
:bash:

Thats the way it looks to me. Considering the pillars at the Parklands roundabout are also aligned to those at the museum hill roundabout. Though we will have to wait and see.

The flyover at the Globe cinema roundabout has not yet been built. I guess this is the site where most of the concrete mixing for the other sections takes place. I expect it to be the last flyover to get built.

Im really concerned about the Uhuru highway upgrading project now more than ever. Just think about it. You have an 8 lane highway terminating at multiple points like university way and museum hill onto a 6 lane highway.
They had better sort out their funding issues quickly.

I dont think it will be that of an issue.You see,there will be a flyover on globe cinema terminating at university way,which will now be an 8 lane highway.University way leads to uhuru highway,uhuru highway willl have an interchange at museum hill roundabout meaning there will be no gridlock here.

The only problem i foresee is Tom Mboya streets and moi avenue,since thika road will be traffic free,it means more vehicles will be getting into town more or less at the same time.Also,a sharp increase in the number of PSVs is imminent meaning more PSVs terminating in town.

I have some pics how can I add them here

Welcome. If you already have a yahoo account just log into flickr with your yahoo id and upload the pictures there.Then Right click on any of the pictures you want to share here,and copy the image url,then paste it here by clicking on the INSERT IMAGE BUTTON that appears when you are posting.

The thika road is being financed by the government and external donors, and does not rely on private sector financing as I understand it. This is why it has proceeded relatively quickly. The new uhuru highway (Nairobi toll road) would be run as a business venture by private investors, with a concessionaire responsible for maintenance and charing a pre-agreed toll. This makes the project structure much more complex and the investor negotiations can take a very long time.

I dont think it will be that of an issue.You see,there will be a flyover on globe cinema terminating at university way,which will now be an 8 lane highway.University way leads to uhuru highway,uhuru highway willl have an interchange at museum hill roundabout meaning there will be no gridlock here.

The only problem i foresee is Tom Mboya streets and moi avenue,since thika road will be traffic free,it means more vehicles will be getting into town more or less at the same time.Also,a sharp increase in the number of PSVs is imminent meaning more PSVs terminating in town.

The Tom Mboya street traffic jams ar always as a result of the matatus. I thought they would phase them out eventually. So without matatu's, the gridlock would be less likely.

Looking at the residential developments slated for the Thika road area and its surroundings, my worry is not PSV's but personal vehicles. The number of gated communities and estates is going up here. The patterns will be similar to those we see on roads such as Langata road today.

The thika road is being financed by the government and external donors, and does not rely on private sector financing as I understand it. This is why it has proceeded relatively quickly. The new uhuru highway (Nairobi toll road) would be run as a business venture by private investors, with a concessionaire responsible for maintenance and charing a pre-agreed toll. This makes the project structure much more complex and the investor negotiations can take a very long time.

I really hope it doesn't take too long.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4903387119_e324c2fc58_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4903387119_e324c2fc58_m.jpg

Thanks so much Sakangu. :cheers:

Thats the way it looks to me. Considering the pillars at the Parklands roundabout are also aligned to those at the museum hill roundabout. Though we will have to wait and see.

The flyover at the Globe cinema roundabout has not yet been built. I guess this is the site where most of the concrete mixing for the other sections takes place. I expect it to be the last flyover to get built.

Im really concerned about the Uhuru highway upgrading project now more than ever. Just think about it. You have an 8 lane highway terminating at multiple points like university way and museum hill onto a 6 lane highway.
They had better sort out their funding issues quickly.

yest it will from forest road round about all the way to meseum hill will b a flyover.

Great!!

The Uhuru Highway story is not good at all. I imagine the wide roads from thika road offloading the traffic into the narrow roads around the CBD. There is a mismatch in planning or implementation of plans by responsible ministries. I would expect the roads connected to the expanded roads to be expanded as well, Otherwise we'll have traffic jams still because of narrow roads joining the wide roads.

Lets hope the financing issues which i thought had been sorted out are resolved sooner rather than later.
:bash:
no mismatch....watch this space,....uhuru highway from nyayo stadium to westlands is being upgraded. a contract for a via duct is to be implemented(its at an advanced stage). Same time most vehicles from thika to mombasa road will not use thika road but the bypass terminating at city cabanas. however the nairobi metropolitan/KURA need to do samthing for the town roads

The thika road is being financed by the government and external donors, and does not rely on private sector financing as I understand it. This is why it has proceeded relatively quickly. The new uhuru highway (Nairobi toll road) would be run as a business venture by private investors, with a concessionaire responsible for maintenance and charing a pre-agreed toll. This makes the project structure much more complex and the investor negotiations can take a very long time.

THATS TRUE

yest it will from forest road round about all the way to meseum hill will b a flyover.

I guess that will be one of Kenya's longest flyovers. :nuts:

I guess that will be one of Kenya's longest flyovers. :nuts:

This is all great news to all of us Kenyans. I guess movie makers and music video producers can't wait just as road users. These will be great roads. Anybody has pictures of progress of the bypasses?

Talking of by passes, the space seeming reserved for the Southern by pass at former St. James Hospital South C at the Mombasa road junction seems too little for a road with a possibility of expansion in future if it will already not be a dual carriage road.

I thought the eastern and northern by passes were dual carriage roads but I am not sure, who knows for sure? And some pictures of those please!!!

What about the link roads from Westlands?

:bash:

Northern and eastern bypasses are not dual

Eastern is complete from AP(JKIA) to Thika road, only two bridges remaining
Eastern the remaining part is from City cabanas to AP

Northern is started some places have tarmac, but it is still far from over

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Limuru Road Fly Over

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someone help on embedding these images.

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Thanx again. Though there is another section for the Eastern and Northern bypass discussion. Do you mind if I transfer some of these pictures there?

Limuru Road Fly Over

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someone help on embedding these images.

I tried but wasn't successful. I think someone can do it though.

Thanx again. Though there is another section for the Eastern and Northern bypass discussion. Do you mind if I transfer some of these pictures there?

Looks to be good progress made so far on these roads. Who's got the pics for university way as it is now? And the Murang'a road areas?

Thanx again. Though there is another section for the Eastern and Northern bypass discussion. Do you mind if I transfer some of these pictures there?

No problem, You can transfer them there, I will be adding others for this section later

Limuru Road Fly Over

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http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/U48U6OVdOB7p7KzBwZN2-Q?feat=embedwebsite

someone help on embedding these images.

i GOT YOU

lets get those bad boys embedded

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I AM LOVING THESE NEW PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i apreciate the effort guys. KEEP THOSE PICS COMING!!!

Northern and eastern bypasses are not dual

Eastern is complete from AP(JKIA) to Thika road, only two bridges remaining
Eastern the remaining part is from City cabanas to AP

Northern is started some places have tarmac, but it is still far from over

Thanx alot for the information and for the pictures.just word of advice,next time you are attaching photos from flickr,make sure you open each Picture on its own PAGE or TAB in flickr,so that you can get the URL of the bigger picture rather than the thumbnails or smaller pictures.Otherwise great job.

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I can see that there are areas where there will be 8 lanes of concrete road. That is great achievement. With this type of road constructed at all major roundabouts I for sure think traffic jams will be history. But development must be sustained with population growth and so gradually small roads should grow to larger roads as population pressure grows. We are in problems now because for many years the population grew but with no requisite growth in services, facilities and infrastructure. What were we really doing with ourselves those days? I guess we just woke up to look for our livelihoods but now is the timeto think about future life and future generations.

So, from the look of this great interchange, does it mean the road over Uhuru Highway will be build above this interchange? Where are our architects and planners who know the goings-on in these infrastructural plans for our country? Ministry of Roads please..., if anyone?

I can see that there are areas where there will be 8 lanes of concrete road. That is great achievement. With this type of road constructed at all major roundabouts I for sure think traffic jams will be history. But development must be sustained with population growth and so gradually small roads should grow to larger roads as population pressure grows. We are in problems now because for many years the population grew but with no requisite growth in services, facilities and infrastructure. What were we really doing with ourselves those days? I guess we just woke up to look for our livelihoods but now is the timeto think about future life and future generations.

So, from the look of this great interchange, does it mean the road over Uhuru Highway will be build above this interchange? Where are our architects and planners who know the goings-on in these infrastructural plans for our country? Ministry of Roads please..., if anyone?

We had a poster from ministry of Roads,don't know where she/he went.I have emailed the ministry of roads(urban Roads department) several times enquiring on various road projects but they have never bothered to respond.

I especially wanted information on the planned expansion of ngong Road,when it will start,the scope of the project and the financiers.

Amazing- unlike in Ethiopia, Nairobi has dozens of these.

We had a poster from ministry of Roads,don't know where she/he went.I have emailed the ministry of roads(urban Roads department) several times enquiring on various road projects but they have never bothered to respond.

I especially wanted information on the planned expansion of ngong Road,when it will start,the scope of the project and the financiers.

For me, this could be the best news to ever happen!!I have always prayed that one day this road be expanded. It is always busy and it has too much traffic. Even though I have not seen the plans for the expansion, I really hope that it will go up to Kiserian and meet Langata road. I am hoping it is a dual carriage all the way. That way we'll forget about traffic jams for some time. If there are any known plans for the expansion, I really can't wait to see that so paste it here please.

I think it had been previously financed by the World Bank, but it ran into problems and never saw the light of day. So I am very optimistic that this time it will be successful and can't wait for that!!

But also, these plans should be made public once they are approved by the experts involved in their planning. It would be great to have the plans for the planned road running above Uhuru Highway. What will it be called by the way :) ?

For me, this could be the best news to ever happen!!I have always prayed that one day this road be expanded. It is always busy and it has too much traffic. Even though I have not seen the plans for the expansion, I really hope that it will go up to Kiserian and meet Langata road. I am hoping it is a dual carriage all the way. That way we'll forget about traffic jams for some time. If there are any known plans for the expansion, I really can't wait to see that so paste it here please.

I think it had been previously financed by the World Bank, but it ran into problems and never saw the light of day. So I am very optimistic that this time it will be successful and can't wait for that!!

Kenya Urban Roads authority had written a small piece in the Standard Newspaper some months ago telling users of ngong Road who had made various complaints about the incessant traffic and state of the road,that they should be patient as the government was seeking and hoping to get financial backing for half of the expansion of the road from France,and the other half by the Kenyan government,the plans were still in design stage,and am sure they have not yet been approved by the Cabinet.


But also, these plans should be made public once they are approved by the experts involved in their planning. It would be great to have the plans for the planned road running above Uhuru Highway. What will it be called by the way :) ?

The problem with this particular road at the moment is a row with World Bank.They are not happy with one of the shareholders of the company which was awarded the tender.(a russian billionaire).

So they want the tender to be re-advertised afresh (or something like that).This road is part of the nairobi Toll Project.

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Museum Hill fly over (The completed bridge inside Main Campus - Chilomo). The flyover will pass over Waiyaki way into campus then back to Waiyaki way

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Forest Road overpass at Parklands

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The Chinese seem to be doing good work here, seem most of the overpasses will look like this

sakangu, i am loving these updates!!!!!

keep em coming dont stop

sakangu, i am loving these updates!!!!!

keep em coming dont stop

That is great Sakangu!! Great pics, keep it up and keep us updated at all stages. We have been witnessing it from scratch and it would be great to have people like you out there moving with the development at all stages. Thank you keeping us updated!! Only problem is we keep asking for more....:)

Looks like they are making great progress but I am wondering how those "overpasses" will work. The space bellow does not look big enough for cars, are they for pedestrians? Is this going to be a raised highway?

Looks like they are making great progress but I am wondering how those "overpasses" will work. The space bellow does not look big enough for cars, are they for pedestrians? Is this going to be a raised highway?

I've passed by the site. That space can fit two large trucks. (use the matatu or the men to compare the size of the passage).

I've passed by the site. That space can fit two large trucks. (use the matatu or the men to compare the size of the passage).

Good point.
Is this part of the highway going to be raised. Man I can't wait for Kenya to get where it deserves with a great transportation netwok that connects every part of the country.

Nice underpass but, are they not supposed to have rounded end for easy exit/turning?How's a long trailer to get thru?

Looks like they are making great progress but I am wondering how those "overpasses" will work. The space bellow does not look big enough for cars, are they for pedestrians? Is this going to be a raised highway?

These are the smaller overpasses that have been complete, however there are much bigger overpasses e.g Kasarani, Githurai, Ruiru etc, but these are still fenced off and incomplete and hence not easy to get a good shot. Normaly these have wall at both far ends and pillars in the middle and can even accommodate dual traffic

Nice underpass but, are they not supposed to have rounded end for easy exit/turning?How's a long trailer to get thru?

What would a trailer be doing in Kahawa Sukari?

The underpass is still incomplete at this point. They are going to deepen it and from inside an 18 wheeler can fit, once they deepen it. In other words the floor level will deeper than it seems once complete.

These are the smaller overpasses that have been complete, however there are much bigger overpasses e.g Kasarani, Githurai, Ruiru etc, but these are still fenced off and incomplete and hence not easy to get a good shot. Normaly these have wall at both far ends and pillars in the middle and can even accommodate dual traffic

Thanks for the responce along with your picture updates. Many who logon here are oversease so we can only look at pictures. I am very excited about the progress happening in Kenya right now and this pictures continue to show us that the country is begining to take action for a brighter future for our youth.

^^ well done sagangu, for the update keep them coming :cheers:

As a guy living and working out of the country, I am indeed happy to see your postings as they keep me "connected" with the goings-on in Kenya......looks like the master plan is unraveling well.....keep posting those pics guys....you make our day. Well done!

Still under construction laying now the the floor of the overpass.

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Trades still going on with their trade around the site.

This is where the Thika road will overpass the North & eastern bypass. Note the eastern bypass ends here and northern bypass start here. The eastern bypass has already reached here from Embakasi (AP). The Interchange is still far from completion but the progress is good


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The excavation of the underpass is still on going, progress seems good though it has taken time, they seem to have hit some rocks (drillers nightmare) at the far end. Construction of the second wall is underway on the areas where excavation is complete. There is still a bridge to be constructed to connect transport from either side of the underpass. There is alot of work to be done here, so maybe by end of year we will start seeing some good results

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This is where Lot3 starts From KU to Thika


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I Nominate Sakangu for Rookie of the year! great updates man.

I Nominate Sakangu for Rookie of the year! great updates man.

Most comprehensive updates lately. Sakangu deserves the nomination and congrats!!

Sakangu, you are a beast man! great pics, just great....still hungry for more

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sakangu you are a godsent.

you have no idea how excited we(kenyans in the diaspora) arenwhen we see you brand new and recent pictures. most of just read the crappy uninforming nation and standard news who dont bother tell us anything of note exept when ODM is beefing with PNU.

it is refreshing not just to read but also see the most recent updates on the different road construction in kenya.

i really do appreciate you work and efforts and dying to see the next bunch of pics u post.

sakangu you are a godsent.

you have no idea how excited we(kenyans in the diaspora) arenwhen we see you brand new and recent pictures. most of just read the crappy uninforming nation and standard news who dont bother tell us anything of note exept when ODM is beefing with PNU.

it is refreshing not just to read but also see the most recent updates on the different road construction in kenya.

i really do appreciate you work and efforts and dying to see the next bunch of pics u post.


Thanks guys for your encouraging remarks, I will keep them photos coming whenever I get some progress.

Nation newspaper just added these photos on their website

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And these will be demolished to pave way for the road:

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Wow 700184. I still cant believe the ching chong contractor squeezed 4 lanes out of that space at roasters.

Sakangu, ur photos were n still refreshing.

Anyone seen those photos on tv about githurai roundabout?

Here's the latest update as per KTN
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most recent photos
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how do you make them bigger lol
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oooh got it......post quality photos...now
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love this more
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Great photos, Volinawarabu. I am too excited about this road

Wow 700184. I still cant believe the ching chong contractor squeezed 4 lanes out of that space at roasters.


:lol:

Here's the latest update as per KTN
http://www.youtube.com/user/standardgroupkenya#p/u/5/7voh0-Ku9zA

Very Nice clip and updates, normally u can't see what is happening inside the sealed off areas (like the bridges), I can't wait to be back home.

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Great photos, Volinawarabu. I am too excited about this road


thanks am proud to say am part of the group thats is bringing alll this.give you photos of the bridge soooon!

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Thanks Volina those are some quality photos!

Thanks Volina et al for the updates...

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progress :banana::banana:

i really cant believe this is happening in kenya. big expensive life transforming projects are being done in MY country. i was used to seing these kinds of projects happening in other countries but i am glad to see the kenya is still holding its own

Well done my fellow kenyans. If we dream it we can achieve it for sure.Tuendelee na kazi stylo hio hio. Anyone with some pics on the related developments/ construction this new thika road is attracting ? please share.

[QUOTE=KenyaVision2020;63530041]Well done my fellow kenyans. If we dream it we can achieve it for sure.Tuendelee na kazi stylo hio hio. Anyone with some pics on the related developments/ construction this new thika road is attracting ? please share.[DUNIA WALIMWENGU KENYAVISION2020 not 2030]

i really cant believe this is happening in kenya. big expensive life transforming projects are being done in MY country. i was used to seing these kinds of projects happening in other countries but i am glad to see the kenya is still holding its own


I have read elsewhere that conversion of the Pangani roundabout is the ultimate engineer's nightmare. What will it look like, who has seen the design for that or any pictures on how that is coming up? I can imagine with all the roads joining and dispersing from there, it must be quite some task.

this is realy cool stuff.

Raila mentioned conversion of part of Nairobi-Eldoret to Dual carriageway..any info

Go Nairobi Go. You rock, living up to your name (hard working) .Putting us to shame.


I can tell how Nairoberry is going nuts now.:hahaha:

SslLlLOAiV8

this is realy cool stuff.

Raila mentioned conversion of part of Nairobi-Eldoret to Dual carriageway..any info


I have also heard lots of good plans for our roads. I heard they will extend the Nairobi - Nakuru dual carriage further than Limuru, I have no idea upto where, may be Naivasha? And there are plans for convert to dual carriage ways all approaches to major towns. May be someone has confirmed plans?

When Raila was at the head of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Housing, he was adamant about making the Mombasa-Nairobi, Nairobi-Nakuru, Nakuru-Kisumu, Nakuru-Eldoret-Malaba roads all dual-carriage ways. I hope that those plans are still in the works for we certainly need them.

I have also heard lots of good plans for our roads. I heard they will extend the Nairobi - Nakuru dual carriage further than Limuru, I have no idea upto where, may be Naivasha? And there are plans for convert to dual carriage ways all approaches to major towns. May be someone has confirmed plans?