It has emerged that the Kenya National Highways Authority used Sh1.5 million daily to maintain the Thika Super Highway between 2016-2018.
The maintenance is part of the new performance-based road maintenance project. Notably, the amount used to maintain the 45-kilometre road is higher compared to other roads covering 1, 239 kilometres. Cumulatively, KNHA used Sh1.08 billion under the maintenance.
The maintenance work was conducted by Interways Work Ltm based in Nairobi.
Charles Njogu from Kenha’s communication office pointed out that the maintenance has been instrumental in keeping roads in good shape.
“Please note that the contract amounts are based on road condition, amount of projected maintenance works, replacement of road furniture that may be damaged in case of accidents, lighting, drainage and blockage clearance among other extraneous factors,” said Mr Njogu as quoted by Nation.
He added that part of the money is used to conduct surveillance under 24 hours to promote the smooth flow of traffic.
The Thika Superhighway is among the busiest roads in the country.