ELDORET SOUTHERN BYPASS CONSTRUCTION SET FOR JANUARY

Uasin Gishu County governor announce construction of US $58.4m Eldoret southern bypass which is set to kick-off in january.

Eldoret which is a principal city in western Kenya is set to kick-off construction of the Eldoret southern bypass which is being supported by the African Development Bank. The project which will cost US $58.4m is aimed at easing congestion in Eldoret town.

Uasin Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago, “We are very excited that the construction of this road will finally kick off. It has been in the cards for long. Soon, congestion in Eldoret Town will be a thing of the past,”

According to him, ”Walkways for pedestrians have been set aside along all key highways and motorists and riders should not be found using these walkways.”

The project is expected to run from the Eldoret-Nairobi Road through Eldoret International Airport. The bypass will make small scale traders who have set up temporary structures on the road reserves to evict the area.

 

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