[PHOTOS] Heavy traffic jam rocks Thika Road

As early as 7 am motorists were stuck in traffic which was slow but moving.

In Summary
  • From PSVs and commercial vehicles to personal cars no one was spared from the traffic.
  • BRT is expected to ease traffic jams in the city.
Traffic snarl up at Allsops along Thika superhighway on September 11, 2023.
Traffic snarl up at Allsops along Thika superhighway on September 11, 2023.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

Heavy traffic was on Monday morning witnessed along the Thika Super Highway as motorists headed to various destinations.

As early as 7 am motorists were stuck in traffic which was slow but moving.

Traffic snarl up at Muthaiga along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Traffic snarl up at Muthaiga along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

From Public Service Vehicles and commercial vehicles to personal cars no one was spared from the traffic.

The stalled Thika Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is set for a comeback following renewed government commitment to revive works on site.

Traffic snarl up at Muthaiga along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Traffic snarl up at Muthaiga along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

In August last year, a Chinese company that was building the BRT corridor vacated the site after the government failed to allocate money for the project.

However, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, announced plans are underway to settle money issues with the contractor to allow for the resumption of work.

Traffic snarl up at Allsops along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Traffic snarl up at Allsops along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

The completion date for the project has been rescheduled to December 2024.

BRT is expected to ease traffic jams in the city.

Traffic snarl up at Roasters along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Traffic snarl up at Roasters along Thika Superhighway on September 11, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
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