The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that construction of the Green Park Terminus Pedestrian Underpass Network at the Haile Selassie Avenue–Uhuru Highway junction is now 90 percent complete.
In a statement on Thursday, October 2, the agency said the project, which is expected to serve more than 21,000 pedestrians every day, has been designed to improve safety, accessibility, and convenience for Nairobi residents and visitors.
KeNHA said the new facility will not only provide a secure and efficient crossing but also incorporate modern features aimed at enhancing the commuter experience.
Among the key safety measures being introduced is 24-hour surveillance, which will be supported from KeNHA’s control room.
An on-site police station and holding facility will also be established to strengthen security within the underpass and surrounding areas.
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In addition, elevators for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are part of the development to ensure that all users, regardless of mobility, can benefit from the facility.
Modern washrooms, shops, and advertising billboards will also be available, creating both convenience and revenue opportunities.
The Green Park Terminus Pedestrian Underpass Network was initiated to address longstanding pedestrian-vehicle conflicts in the area.
The project is being funded through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund at a cost of about Ksh2 billion.
The project consists of four underpasses: two running beneath Haile Selassie Avenue and two beneath Uhuru Highway.
The tunnels range in length from 29 metres to 106 metres depending on location.
This comes months after Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo issued an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay County.
In a statement on Tuesday, May 6, Omollo said the upgrade is part of a government initiative to enhance regional transport infrastructure.
“As part of the government's investment in transport infrastructure to enhance connectivity and open up Homa Bay County for trade and tourism, rehabilitation works are underway at Kabunde Airstrip, targeting key components including the apron, runway and taxiways Alpha and Bravo,” he said.
Omollo reported that early-stage construction activities have already made substantial progress, particularly in site preparation.
“Site preparation activities are underway, with the setting out, clearance and removal of topsoil already completed at the apron and parts of the taxiways.
"Processing and compaction of the in-situ material is currently ongoing in preparation for the placement of selected fill, which has begun at the lower end of the apron,” he explained.
Additionally, Omollo also confirmed that efforts to repair the airstrip’s existing runway are now in motion.
“At the same time, patching works on the existing runway are being initiated, following technical instructions issued to the contractor to proceed,” he concluded.
Operated by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the airstrip plays a crucial role in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic development.
The airstrip underwent significant modernization in 2015, which included extending the runway to 1.2 kilometers and constructing an apron to accommodate larger aircraft.
These upgrades aimed to improve operational efficiency and reduce the reliance on Kisumu International Airport, located about 114 kilometers away, for air travel needs.
