President William Ruto on Monday, June 29, officially commissioned the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover in Nairobi, marking the completion of an 820-metre project designed to ease traffic at one of the capital’s busiest intersections.
Built at a cost of KSh3.8 billion, the flyover connects two major transport corridors that serve thousands of motorists every day. The new infrastructure is expected to improve traffic flow, reduce travel delays and make movement easier for both private motorists and public service vehicles using the route.
During the commissioning ceremony, President Ruto said the project forms part of the government’s wider plan to improve road infrastructure and address long-standing traffic congestion in Nairobi.
He noted that improving mobility within the city remains a key priority because efficient transport supports business activity, public services and daily commuting.
For years, the Ngong Road and Naivasha Road junction has ranked among Nairobi’s busiest traffic hotspots, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.
Motorists travelling between the western and central parts of the city have frequently experienced long delays at the intersection. The new flyover is expected to reduce congestion significantly by separating through traffic from vehicles accessing surrounding roads.
The project adds to several major infrastructure works currently underway in Nairobi. Construction continues on the Upper Hill–Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct, while road upgrades linked to Talanta Sports City are also progressing ahead of future sporting events.
Other ongoing works include improvements along State House Road and plans to expand Kiambu Road to accommodate growing traffic volumes.
The government is also implementing an Intelligent Transport System that will modernise traffic management at signalised junctions across the city. The programme is expected to improve coordination of traffic lights and help reduce delays caused by inefficient signal timing.
Alongside new construction projects, routine maintenance and rehabilitation of existing roads continue in different parts of Nairobi as authorities seek to improve the condition of the city’s transport network.
The Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover is expected to benefit thousands of commuters who rely on the route each day for work, business and access to residential estates. Reduced travel times could also lower fuel consumption and improve the movement of goods across the city.
Road infrastructure has remained one of the government’s major investment areas as Nairobi continues to experience rapid population growth and increasing demand for efficient transport.
New roads, junction improvements and traffic management systems are intended to support that growth while reducing congestion in key commercial and residential areas.