Construction of the T-Mall flyover project on Lang’ata road has commenced. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General Eng. Peter Mundinia revealed the report and said sections of roads will be closed to pave way for works.
The Sh 1bn project is conceptualized under the Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Kenya and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain. The project involves upgrading of the Langata-Mbagathi-Mai Mahiu crossing by means of a four-lane flyover on Langata Road, and the expansion of the adjacent roads.
Closed section of roads
In addition, construction of a footbridge on Mbagathi Way will be done. The project is expected to be completed by 2022.The redesigning of the Lang’ata Road-Mbagathi Way connection is expected to reduce accidents on the busy road. There has been a number of accidents along the road that saw many pedestrians and motorists lose their lives
“Pursuant to Traffic Act Cap. 403 sec.71, KeNHA wishes to notify the general public that sections of Langata Road and Mbagathi Way, contiguous to the TMall Roundabout area shall be narrowed by means of fences, to allow construction works on the existing road medians and shoulders. We request motorists to exercise caution around the area and to comply with the Traffic Management Plan signalization and instructions given by the traffic marshals,” said Eng. Peter Mundinia.
The flyover will allow vehicles headed to Ongata Rongai and Magadi to pass over an elevated road to the Shell Petrol Station next to the Wilson Airport. Vehicles headed to Mbagathi Road, South C, Wilson Airport will use the underpass in a move that will terminate traffic jams at the busy Langata Road.
