Section of Ngong Road shut for dualling works

Road construction. Ngong Road is being expanded into a dual carriageway meant to ease traffic congestion. file photo | nmg

What you need to know:

  • The left hand side of Ngong Road from City Mortuary roundabout to the Kenya National Library is closed for two weeks starting tomorrow (Friday).
  • The section will be closed to facilitate the ongoing works of dualling of the road and the authority has advised motorists to use alternative routes.
  • Kura said the disruption will be between City Mortuary roundabout via Valley Road.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has issued a notice of temporary closure of the left hand side of Ngong Road from City Mortuary roundabout to the Kenya National Library for two weeks starting tomorrow (Friday).

The section will be closed to facilitate the ongoing works of dualling of the road and the authority has advised motorists to use alternative routes.

Kura said the closure will affect traffic accessing the road at City Mortuary roundabout via Valley Road.

“Due to the ongoing construction of Ngong Road Phase 1, the public is hereby notified that the contractor shall close the City Mortuary roundabout via Valley road as from Friday, 24 November till December 8.

“Motorists using Argwings Kodhek road are advised to access Ngong Road through Ralph Bunche Road, likewise, those using Ngong road to access Argwings Kodhek and Valley Road to use Ralph Bunche road too,” said the authority in a public notice.

Three phases

Ngong Road is being upgraded in three phases. Phase one, which is almost complete, runs from Kenya National Library to Ring Road junction.

Japanese contractor World Kaihatsu Kogyo Limited is building the road at Sh1.4 billion.

Phase two of the project will run from Ring Road junction to Dagoreti Corner while the third phase starts from Dagoretti Corner to Karen Shopping Centre.

The government has already awarded Sh2 billion tender for the dualling of Ngong Road Phase three in July.

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