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Motorists warned off Nairobi Expressway


The Nairobi Expressway is yet to be opened for trial, the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has announced.

The confirmation comes amid reports the Sh88 billion highway will temporarily be opened for use, free of charge, until March 31, 2022.

Motorists shared video clips while driving on the 27km road that went viral on social media with some online users claiming the road had already been opened for the trial ahead of its commissioning by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“Contrary to speculative information circulating in some social media platforms, this is to notify the public that the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to traffic,” said Kenha.

“As the contractor nears completion, and in preparation for the eventual opening of the road to the public, there will be guided trials to test the operations of the system that has been installed.

“Being a key road that is expected to decongest the city, the Authority shall inform the public in advance, but at an appropriate time on arrangements to open the road to the public,” it added.

Once the road is complete, motorists are expected to pay toll charges, depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance covered. The charges will be dollar-based to cushion the Chinese operator from exchange rate losses.

According to Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, motorists who opt to use it will need to purchase a special toll payment card.