The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is confident on the completion of the dualling of Limuru Road and UN Avenue, a move aimed at enhancing their traffic-carrying capacity to match the needs of the growing populace and fuel economic growth in the region. The development project, which commenced in November 2022, is progressing well, with the Limuru Road at 36% complete and the UN Avenue at 31%.

The project, which is funded by the government, is estimated to cost Kshs. 2.8 billion and the completion date for both roads is set for 2024. The road development will be undertaken in 2 phases: phase 1 from Maathai Road to the Muthaiga junction and Phase 2 begins from the Muthaiga road junction, loops to the Gachie/Redhill junction, and extends to Ruaka. In addition, the dualling of UN Avenue spans from the Gigiri junction to the Northern Bypass.

Limuru Road (stretching from Prof. Wangari Mathai Road through Gigiri to Ruaka Junction joining the Northern bypass) has increasingly garnered attention due to its strategic location. It serves a growing population of the diplomatic community and employees of the United Nations Office Nairobi (UNON), living and working in this area. Moreover, it plays a significant role in facilitating the mobility of Kiambu residents and the business community residing in Ruaka and Limuru. Once the project is completed, the Limuru dual carriage has a huge potential to turn the above areas into vibrant locations for investments.

The work scope of the project encompasses the construction of a 2 lane 2way dual-carriageway road at grade and with a raised central median and Cycle tracks; the construction of a Slip Road linking to the Northern Bypass Interchange; construction of acceleration and deceleration lanes 2.0m wide Non-motorized Transport facilities on each side of the road; and the construction of acceleration and deceleration lanes particularly at the major complexes including the UNON and US embassy. It’s worth noting that the dualling of the road will follow the alignment of the existing road, which has drainage facilities.

KURA has had fruitful engagements with stakeholders on how to minimize the potential disruptions caused by the ongoing construction activities. Among the fundamental goals of the Authority is to ensure that as the project is undertaken, essential services and activities within the affected areas are maintained. In this regard, the process of relocating services is underway.

As KURA implements measures to minimize traffic inconveniences and disruptions, the public is urged to cooperate with the Authority and remain alert while using these roads.

The Authority continues to grow in its investment and empowering of communities as envisioned in the Corporate Policy. The policy puts emphasis on the investment of the following thematic priority areas; Education and Capacity Building; Environmental Conservation; Public Safety and Health; Disasters & Emergencies and Promotion of Social Justice.

The Authority has supported the construction of two classrooms at Karoti Girls in Kirinyaga County and one at Lake Baringo Secondary School in Baringo County in a bid to support the Education sector as part of our CSR goals.

We continue to sensitize and invite other like-minded corporate institutions to join hands in support of the communities living amongst us and work towards having a sustainable environment with a greater impact.

The Authority is keen and committed to technological advancement using artificial intelligence in enhancing urban mobility, hence its commitment to provide world-class ITS innovations in its key urban road networks in Nairobi metropolitan and its environs.

The Authority has continued to maintain and optimize Intelligent Transport System (ITS) installed on twenty (20no.) intersections along Western Ring Roads, Ngong road, and Eastern missing link roads in Nairobi. The Project involves the management of the Installed intelligent Traffic signal systems, vehicle detectors, Urban Traffic Controllers, surveillance system (CCTV), and a communication network; established in the Traffic Management Centre (TMC) located at the KURA headquarters.

The Intelligent Transport System has impacted the transport system along the Nairobi Western Ring Roads (NWRR), actuated (Ngong road Phase 1 & 2 and Nairobi Eastern missing links) and adjacent roads by enabling the road users to make informed decisions; Improved safety, mobility, reduced travel time, reduced emissions and increasing the efficiency of the existing transport infrastructure.

Expansion Plans

The organization has partnered with KEXIM to expand ITS and install BRT infrastructure. The expansion plans will cover 20 intersections and the construction of BRT line 5 Linking Thika road to Mombasa road via Outering road and the establishment of a Traffic Management Center (TMC). This project will cost approximately Kshs. 6 Billion.