Widen Nakuru-Naivasha highway to ease traffic jams, motorists urge
Motorists have asked the Kenya National Highways Authority to consider refurbishing the Nakuru-Nairobi highway to ease traffic jams on the road. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
KNCCI Nakuru County Chairman said the chamber of commerce is concerned that the persistent traffic jams could drive away investors from Nakuru and other towns situated along the busy highway.
Mr Njuguna cited the Gilgil weighbridge as one of the areas where huge traffic jams were being experienced causing both public service and private vehicles to spend long hours on the road.
Earlier this year, KENHA disclosed that plans were underway to expand the highway into a dual carriageway.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) wants the old Nakuru-Naivasha highway rehabilitated to help reduce traffic snarl-ups at the Gilgil weighbridge.
KNCCI and motorists have asked the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to refurbish the highway to reduce traffic jams which are frequent over the weekends and during holidays.
