Reduced Nairobi CBD congestion, faster east-west transit, opened up development in Kiambu's western areas
Western Bypass (Nairobi)
A 33km dual carriageway bypass west of Nairobi connecting Ruiru/Thika Road to Gitaru on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2014
StartedJanuary 1, 2017
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2022
CompletedJune 1, 2023
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 17,500,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 17,500,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Begins
Construction of the Western Bypass commenced
Bypass Opened to Traffic
Western Bypass opened to traffic
Contractors
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)
Main ContractorConstructed the Western Bypass
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaInitiated the Western Bypass project
Benefits
Description
The Western Bypass is a 33km dual carriageway skirting the western edge of Nairobi, connecting Ruiru on the Thika Superhighway to Gitaru on the Waiyaki Way/Naivasha highway. It passes through Ruaka, Ndenderu, Banana, Wangige, and Gitaru, providing an alternative route for traffic that would otherwise pass through Nairobi's congested CBD. The road was funded by the African Development Bank.
Overview
Provides critical east-west connectivity around Nairobi, reducing CBD through-traffic and connecting major northern and western highway corridors.