Residents of Kihunguro in Ruiru, Kiambu County, can breathe a sigh of relief following the approval for the construction of a footbridge along the Thika Superhighway.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given the green light for the construction of the Ksh100 million bridge as part of measures to curb the prevalent road accidents along the busy route.
According to the Authority, the multi-million-shilling project is expected to commence in mid-August this year, with the construction of the bridge expected to take about one and a half years to complete.
KeNHA's approval follows concerns from area residents who have repeatedly expressed worries about dangerous crossings and accidents along the Thika Superhighway.
