Categories Of People Who Won’t Use Nairobi Expressway

The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) is yet to revise toll charges for motorists using the Nairobi expressway which will be announced during its launch.

However, some motorists will not have a chance to use the multi-billion road which runs from Mlolongo through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Westland’s area along Waiyaki Way.

Some of the things that will not be allowed on president Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy project include three-wheelers commonly known as Tuk Tuks, pedestrians, handcarts, skaters, scooters, bicycles, carts, as well as boda boda operations.

The company on Monday dismissed some fake reports on social media that the Nairobi expressway is ready for trial, adding that the trial dates will be announced officially by the agency upon completion.

The double-decker road is expected to play a key role in decongesting the city, boosting the economy of the country by saving millions of shillings lost in traffic every year.

Nairobi Expressway which was built under the public-private partnership model was set to be opened in March but it is more likely the time will be extended to give time for all the works to be completed. Recent reports indicate that the road is nearing completion and could be opened for public use in April.

KeNHA warned motorists against using the road until its official launch adding that anyone caught will face trespassing charges.

“Anyone found driving within or accessing the Nairobi Expressway route before the official launch will be TRESPASSING and will therefore be reported to the authorities,’’ read a notice issued on Monday.

Once the road is complete, motorists are expected to pay between 100 shillings and 1,550 shillings in toll charges depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance covered.

The road which is constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) includes a 2.5-meter emergency lane on the outer shoulder of either carriageway that will be used by emergency response vehicles to respond to emergencies in the shortest time possible.

At the moment, the contractor is taking the beautification of President Kenyatta’s legacy project, with the government noting that the toll stations are 99 percent complete.