Eastern Nairobi connectivity, residential development catalyst, alternative route from Mombasa Road to Thika Highway
Eastern Bypass (Nairobi)
A 32km bypass road east of Nairobi connecting Mombasa Road at Cabanas to Thika Superhighway at Ruiru.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2007
StartedJanuary 1, 2008
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2012
CompletedDecember 31, 2012
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 5,000,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 5,000,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Begins
Eastern Bypass construction commenced
Bypass Completed
Eastern Bypass opened to traffic as a single carriageway
Dualling Initiated
Sections of the Eastern Bypass began being expanded to dual carriageway due to high traffic volumes
Contractors
Shengli Engineering Construction Group
Main ContractorConstructed the Eastern Bypass
Politicians Involved
Mwai Kibaki
President of KenyaOversaw the Eastern Bypass construction
Benefits
Description
The Eastern Bypass is a 32km road connecting Mombasa Road (near JKIA) to the Thika Superhighway at Ruiru, passing through Utawala, Mihango, Ruai, Kamulu, and Eastern Nairobi suburbs. Originally built as a single carriageway, sections have been expanded to dual carriageway due to increasing traffic from rapid residential development along its corridor.
Overview
Provided eastern connectivity around Nairobi and catalyzed massive residential development in Nairobi's eastern suburbs including Utawala, Ruai, and Kamulu.