Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Expansion Moves Forward
Kenya's National Treasury evaluates bids for a consulting firm
The National Treasury has begun evaluating bids for a consulting firm to advise on expanding the Nairobi-Mombasa highway into a toll road.
The project involves upgrading the existing 460-kilometer dual-lane highway to a minimum four-lane dual carriageway with a tolling framework.
Project Significance
The corridor is a vital section of the Trans-African Highway network, connecting Kenya's two largest cities and promoting trade and tourism.
- The project aims to assess traffic demand, engineering requirements, and environmental and social impacts.
- The consulting firm will determine the technical and economic feasibility of the expansion.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
