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90-Year-old Chania Bridge Reopened After Renovation
KURA workers completing repairs on Old Chania bridge in Thika Town.
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The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has opened the Old Chania bridge allowing vehicles to use the historic bridge after rehabilitation.
The bridge which was built in 1936 has been closed for months following reports of structural damage prompting the roads agency to embark on repairing it to prevent a disaster.
A resident who spoke to
Kenyans.co.ke stated that the opening of the bridge will play a major role in reducing traffic for motorists seeking to access and exit Thika town.
KURA Takes Action on Disaster Bridge Near Thika Road
KURA engineers during an inspection tour.
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The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has initiated plans to construct a new barrier at the Chania River Bridge off the Thika Superhighway.
This is after a widespread public outcry and concerns raised by motorists and pedestrians on social media over the safety status of the bridge. Following an inspection by KURA engineers a decision has been made to remove the barrier and a new one installed to protect this historically ornamental bridge built in 1936, part of the statement by KURA read.
The status of the barrier at the Chania bridge, Thika near Blue Post hotel.