The multi-billion shilling modernization of the Kenol-Sagana-Marua road has reached its final construction phase, according to data released by the State Department for Roads.
Civil works on the 84-kilometre infrastructure corridor have now reached 99 percent completion, with engineering teams currently concentrated on final structural touch-ups.
The expansion project addresses severe traffic bottlenecks by converting the old, congested two-lane single carriageway into a high-capacity four-lane highway.
On the ground, contractors are executing the final engineering tasks on the 36-kilometre section that runs between Sagana and Marua.
This specific phase prioritizes the completion of the expansive, grade-separated Marua Interchange located in Nyeri County, alongside localized infrastructure enhancements through Karatina town.
The highway forms a critical link in the Great North Road network and the broader Trans-African Highway, which connects Nairobi to Ethiopia.
Logistics firms operate heavily along this northern corridor, which serves as a primary trade route for agricultural and commercial freight moving between East African economies.
President Ruto has previously emphasized that completing pending road networks remains a central priority for the current administration to lower transit costs.
Local businesses in Central Kenya have already experienced shifts in transport efficiency, because the new design eliminates long travel delays previously caused by heavy commercial vehicles.
Funding for the regional corridor was secured through partnership frameworks intended to strengthen trans-national trade links.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) oversaw the dualing project across different lots to expedite structural delivery.
Final ancillary works, including standard road markings, drainage installations, and safety barriers, are being completed before formal commissioning.
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