Name of the Project
Nairobi– Mombasa expressway.
Location
Mombasa, Kenya.
Client
Kenya National Highways Authority.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 473 km toll road between Nairobi and Mombasa.The expressway will include four lanes, with provision to increase the road to six lanes, and 19 interchanges.
The project will be completed in ten sections.
The first section, from the junction with Namanga road near Kitengela, will have an interchange near Konza ICT City and a spur road to Kyumvi on Mombasa road.
Potential Job Creation
About 4 000 people will be employed in the construction of the road.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project has been structured to achieve early completion, under a fast-track delivery model, with concurrent design and construction. The first section is scheduled to open in 2019. The project is expected to be completed in six years.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Bechtel International (construction contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Kenya National Highways Authority, email dg@kenha.co.ke.