Nairobi’s transport landscape is set for a major boost as the Ministry of Roads announces the accelerated completion of the Ngong Road Bridge, now projected for July 2026- over a year ahead of schedule. Funded by a $20mn concessional loan from the Spanish government with a 55-year repayment period, the project utilizes preassembled steel modules to fast-track installation. Once operational, the bridge will significantly reduce travel times and improve access to the upcoming Talanta Stadium, a key venue for national and sporting events currently under construction along the same route.
Simultaneously, works have resumed on the $23mn Kenyatta Avenue viaduct after a three-year stall. This revival was made possible through the government’s innovative road securitization program, which leverages the Road Maintenance Levy Fund to unlock stalled projects. Fully funded by the Government of Kenya, the viaduct is slated for completion by May 2027. It aims to provide a seamless link between Nairobi’s Central Business District and the Upper Hill area, addressing chronic congestion in the city’s core.
These urban projects are designed to complement Kenya’s larger mobility goals, including the monumental Nairobi-Mombasa Usahihi Expressway. The strategic importance of these developments is underscored by the recent addition of UK-based Turner & Townsend to the Usahihi consortium, joining Everstrong Capital and KeNHA. By integrating localized bridge works with massive highway expansions, the government intends to enhance national competitiveness and transform Nairobi into a more efficient regional transport and logistics hub.
Source: Construction Review Online
