PHOTOS: Nairobi Green Park underpass nears completion

The national government project is being implemented by KeNHA in partnership with the CRBC.

by JAMES GICHIGI

News23 May 2025 - 12:20

In Summary

Once opened, it seeks to provide pedestrians with an efficient route beneath the major Uhuru highway.
The national government project is being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) in partnership with the China Road and Bridge Corporation.

Construction of the Green Park underpass at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue is nearing completion, the state has said.

This modern urban infrastructure is expected to ease pedestrian movement and facilitate smooth traffic flow into the Central Business District(CBD).

Located at the busy intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue, the underpass is currently 88% complete.

Once opened, it seeks to provide pedestrians with an efficient route beneath the major Uhuru highway, linking Uhuru Park, the Nairobi Railways station, and Haile Selassie Avenue directly to the central business district without crossing chaotic traffic lanes.

The national government project is being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) in partnership with the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).

“This Green Park underpass is not just any construction project; it is the embodiment of a vision to modernise Nairobi’s urban landscape,” Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo said during an inspection tour with engineers and officials from the Government Delivery Unit.

“We’re creating an experience, not just a crossing.”

The Sh2 billion investment aims to reduce persistent traffic by streamlining both pedestrian and vehicular flow at one of Nairobi’s most congested junctions.

The Green Park underpass will feature well-lit corridors, retail outlets, and CCTV surveillance to enhance security for pedestrians.

By diverting foot traffic below ground, the facility is expected to significantly reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflict, enhance commuter safety, and improve vehicular traffic flow around the critical intersection.

This is seen as a proactive strategic shift from reactive traffic management.

The project aligns with the city's long-term transport and development goal of creating an organised commuting experience.