Three road interchanges are being constructed in Nakuru County at Nyahururu, Njoro and Mau Summit at a cost of Sh2.7 billion.
The construction is in a project funded by the World Bank and supervised by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Kenya Transport Sector Support Project.
“This project will open up Nakuru Town and improve traffic flow at Mau Summit, Njoro and Nyahururu turnoffs,” said Kenha manager Paul Omondi.
He added that the interchanges will reduce accidents and promote economic development in the county. The construction tender was awarded to China Railway Engineering Group in February. The project will take 15 months to complete.
A pedestrian underpass will be constructed at Mau Summit to improve safety in the area.
World Bank lead transport specialist Josephat Sasia said the interchanges will facilitate transportion of farm inputs, finished products and supplies which will boost the agricultural sector significantly.
Nyahururu is known for horticulture, floriculture and vegetable farming while Njoro and Mau Summit areas produce dairy products, potatoes and vegetables.
Sasia has also urged the contractor to invest more resources and personnel to expedite construction to ensure the durability of the project once completed.
Major works to be undertaken include maintenance of the existing roads, construction of reinforced concrete bridges and culverts and drainage systems.