CBD congestion reduction, connected ring road system, improved cross-city travel
Nairobi Green Line (Missing Link Roads)
Construction of missing link roads in Nairobi to improve connectivity between major highways and reduce CBD congestion.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 8,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Various missing link road sections began construction
Contractors
Various Contractors
Road ConstructionMultiple contractors building different link road sections
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaInitiated the missing link roads programme
Benefits
Description
The Nairobi Missing Link Roads project involves constructing several connector roads within Nairobi that link major highways and bypass routes. These include connections between the Southern Bypass and Lang'ata Road, Outering Road improvements, and various junction upgrades. The project aims to create a complete ring road system around Nairobi CBD, allowing traffic to flow between the Eastern, Southern, and Western bypasses without entering the city center.
Overview
Completes Nairobi's ring road system, enabling seamless cross-city travel without entering the congested CBD.