Infrastructure
Nairobi’s Sh7.3bn BRT Line to Revamp Outer Ring Road
Construction of the BRT Line 5 is scheduled to begin in January 2025.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) is planning a Sh7.3 billion Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5 along Outer Ring Road to enhance Nairobi’s transit network.
Funded by a loan from the Korean Exim Bank, the project features dedicated lanes, five bridges, an underpass, and 10 BRT stations.
Kura Director General Silas Kinoti noted that the project aims to provide an efficient and affordable mode of transport for Nairobi residents.
“Once implemented, the project will provide an efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable mode of transport for Eastland’s residents commuting from Taj Mall all the way to Allsops connecting Thika Road,” Mr Kinoti stated.
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He added that advertisements for the construction tender for the 10.4-kilometre stretch will be closed by the end of this October, and construction will begin in January 2025.
Advanced infrastructure will also feature on Line 5 of the BRT, including traffic management systems, efficient passenger information, amenities such as bus depots, and vehicle charging centres for electric vehicles.
These will be fitted with “advanced technology, including vehicle location tracking/surveillance systems and fare collection equipment.”
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Kura emphasised that the BRT Line 5 is specially designed to tackle the most serious concerns over traffic congestion and high carbon emissions while improving mobility and safety.
“The project is designed to address some of the key challenges Nairobi faces, including traffic congestion and high carbon emissions, while also improving mobility accessibility and safety for citizens,” Mr Kinoti stated.
Moreover, the project aims to reduce travel times, making the system “attractive for daily commuters who need a fast and reliable way to navigate the city”.
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The BRT Line 5 is part of the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan, which plans to decongest the central business district.
The project is expected to include a “Vehicle Enforcement System and CCTV surveillance to ensure maximum safety of the passengers.”
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