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How to avoid chaos while building Rironi-Mau Summit highway

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 Traffic snarl-up at a steep climb in Gilgil along the Nakuru - Nairobi highway on December 7, 2019. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The 137km Rironi-Mau Summit road is a vital component of the Northern Corridor Network that facilitates transport and trade within the East African Community.

According to Kenya National Highways Authority, the Annual Average Daily Traffic flow through Gilgil is currently 25,000 vehicles, of which 70 per cent comprises private cars, matatus and buses.

Travelling to the western part of the country during public holidays can be a nightmare. Karai, Delamare Shop, Gilgil Weigh Bridge, Kikopey, Soysambu Farm, KPC Depot, Gate House in Nakuru CBD, Ngata and Salgaa are notable hotspots. To mitigate this challenge, the government in partnership with France, intends to widen the road to four lanes with shoulders to dual carriage standards at a cost of Sh178 billion.

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