Construction of the 25km Thika By-Pass that will help reduce traffic congestion and boost transport in Thika Sub-County will commence next month.
Thika MP Alice Nga’ng’a has said that adequate funds have been allocated for the project.
Speaking on Monday, the MP said that the construction of the by-pass will be jointly funded by the national and the county government.
She said that once complete, the road will connect the constituency to other parts of the county.
According to the MP, the by-pass will pass through Kivulini, Kiganjo and Kiandutu slum.
“We expect the by-pass to link Thika to other parts of Kiambu and improve on transport,” he said.
The MP said that the by-pass will link with the Thika Super Highway adding that installation of street lights and CCTV cameras on roads within Thika will start soon.
The MP said that she is working closely with the county government to have street lights installed.
She noted that the move will boost security and encourage a 24-hour economy within Thika constituency.
At the same time, the MP wants the Kiambu government to repair other roads in Thika.
She said that section of roads connecting the area to other towns in Kiambu are in deplorable conditions and require repairs.