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In a post on X following an inspection of the ongoing works, the CS said the supply challenges had affected construction progress, causing setbacks and unexpected delays on the major road project.
In a notice on Tuesday, the authority said the directive affects sections of the Likoni-Ukunda-Lunga Lunga (A7), Kilifi-Malindi-Garsen-Witu (A7), Maili Tisa-Kitale (B14) and Eldoret-Nyaru (B124) roads.
The President’s endorsement followed a high-level presentation by Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and senior officials from both the national and county governments on the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS).
KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the project was developed after the 2018 TradeMark Africa Traffic Management Study identified the Back of Port Road corridor as one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks at the port and recommended the construction of a grade-separated transport system.
Speaking during the launch of the Sh3.8 billion project on Monday, President Ruto said traffic congestion had for years imposed a significant burden on both the economy and the daily lives of Kenyans.