Ruto Opens KSh3.8 Billion Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, Unveils Wider Plan to Ease Nairobi Traffic
The President said the flyover is one of several major road projects currently underway as part of a broader strategy to modernize Nairobi’s transport network.
President William Ruto officially opens the KSh3.8 billion, 820-metre Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover in Nairobi on Sunday. The new flyover is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve mobility along one of the capital's busiest transport corridors. Photo: Courtesy.
By Robert Mutasi
President William Ruto on Sunday officially opened the KSh3.8 billion Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the project as a major milestone in the government’s efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility across Nairobi.
The 820-metre flyover is expected to eliminate one of the capital’s busiest traffic bottlenecks by improving traffic flow along the heavily used Ngong Road transport corridor.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Ruto said the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to building modern transport infrastructure that supports economic growth while improving the daily commute for residents.
“The opening of the 820-metre Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, a KSh3.8 billion investment, is a demonstration of our commitment to decongesting roads and improving mobility in Nairobi County, our capital city,” the President said.
According to Ruto, the flyover will improve road safety, restore the smooth movement of people and goods and reduce traffic congestion along one of Nairobi’s busiest transport routes.
He said the new infrastructure is expected to cut congestion on the corridor by up to 60 percent, leading to shorter travel times and lower transport costs for motorists, businesses and public service vehicles.
“It will ease congestion by up to 60 per cent, reducing travel time, lowering transport costs and making the Ngong Road corridor work better for everyone,” Ruto said.
The President said the flyover is one of several major road projects currently underway as part of a broader strategy to modernize Nairobi’s transport network.
He announced that construction of the KSh3 billion Upper Hill-Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct is now about 60 percent complete, while work is also progressing on the KSh3.9 billion Talanta Sports City access roads.
The government is also upgrading State House Road through a KSh1.6 billion investment and preparing to dual the 23.5-kilometre Kiambu Road corridor under a project valued at approximately $231 million, or about KSh30 billion.
Ruto said the administration has also begun implementing an Intelligent Transport System covering more than 210 signalized junctions across Nairobi.
The three-phase project, estimated to cost KSh45 billion, will introduce coordinated, real-time traffic management aimed at reducing congestion, improving road safety and enhancing the efficiency of the city’s road network.
In addition, the President said the government is undertaking one of the largest urban road improvement programs in Nairobi’s history, with 729 kilometres of roads currently under routine maintenance and additional roads undergoing rehabilitation across the city.
He said the combined investments are intended to address long-standing transport challenges that have slowed economic activity in the capital.
“Together, these projects are systematically addressing the traffic congestion that has hindered the growth of our capital for decades,” Ruto said.
“Our goal is to build infrastructure that delivers a modern, efficient and globally competitive capital city, the gateway to Eastern Africa.”
Nairobi has experienced rapid urban growth in recent years, increasing pressure on its road network and prompting successive governments to invest in major infrastructure projects aimed at easing congestion and supporting economic development.
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