Nairobi Northern By-Pass Dualling

The Cabinet under the chairmanship of President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi has approved the proposed dualling of the 20.2km Nairobi Northern Bypass. 

This is a key infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing traffic congestion and expanding the road’s capacity to handle growing traffic volumes. 

The project will convert the current single carriageway into a dual carriageway and include the construction of eight interchanges, overpasses, and underpasses, as well as the development of non motorised transport facilities, including walkways and cycle paths, improved drainage systems, and enhancements to adjacent roads. 

The road project will stretch from Ruaka in Kiambu to Ruiru, connecting with both the Western and Eastern bypasses.

The Northern Bypass remains Nairobi’s only bypass that is still a single carriageway. It experiences heavy congestion during peak hours, leading to travel delays, higher transport costs, increased pollution, and reduced productivity. 

The upgrade is expected to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and boost access to economic hubs, industrial zones, and essential services in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.