A section of the completed Ngong Road expansion. PHOTO | NATION
The expansion of Nairobi’s Ngong Road Phase III into a dual carriageway is 83 percent complete, with the Chinese contractor expected to finish the job by May.
The 9.8km road which starts from Dagoretti Corner to Karen Shopping Centre has been under construction since July 2017.
Contract for the Sh2.3 billion project was awarded to Chinese firm, Quinjian International Group (K) Limited in 2017.
Funding for the project was sourced fully from the government through the Development Vote and covers three sections: Dagoretti Corner-Karen Roundabout (6.2km), Karen Road (1.9km) and a small section of Langata Road from Karen shopping centre (1.7km).
Ngong Road upgrade to be completed May
Monday February 15 2021
By BONFACE OTIENO
Summary
The expansion of Nairobi’s Ngong Road Phase III into a dual carriageway is 83 percent complete, with the Chinese contractor expected to finish the job by May.
The 9.8km road which starts from Dagoretti Corner to Karen Shopping Centre has been under construction since July 2017.
Contract for the Sh2.3 billion project was awarded to Chinese firm, Quinjian International Group (K) Limited in 2017.
The expansion of Nairobi’s Ngong Road Phase III into a dual carriageway is 83 percent complete, with the Chinese contractor expected to finish the job by May.