Motorists using Nairobi's congested Ngong Road corridor are set for relief after Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced the completion of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover, a major infrastructure project expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity within the capital.
The 800-metre elevated dual carriageway, constructed by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), is awaiting commissioning and forms part of the government's broader efforts to modernise transport infrastructure and improve urban mobility in Nairobi.
The flyover has been designed to separate through-traffic on Ngong Road from vehicles accessing Naivasha and King'ara roads, a junction that has for years been a major traffic bottleneck, particularly during peak hours.
According to Omollo, the project marks a significant milestone in Nairobi's transformation into a modern and efficient city while supporting preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
“Once fully operational, the flyover is expected to significantly ease congestion along one of Nairobi's busiest transport corridors, drastically reduce travel times between Ngong and the Central Business District and improve connectivity to key urban facilities, including the nearby Talanta Stadium ahead of AFCON 2027,” Omollo said.
The flyover is expected to improve access to Talanta Stadium, one of the flagship sports facilities being constructed ahead of the continental football tournament.
Its completion comes at a crucial time as the government races to deliver key infrastructure projects linked to AFCON 2027 while also addressing long-standing traffic challenges in Nairobi.
Besides improving access to the stadium, the overpass is expected to shorten travel times between Ngong and Nairobi's Central Business District, benefiting thousands of motorists who use the route daily.
According to the PS, the flyover will be operationalised soon, less than a month before the anticipated completion of Talanta Stadium.
Construction of the project commenced in September 2024 and has been implemented by KURA. The project has been financed through a Ksh3.58 billion loan from Spain's Corporate International Fund (FIEM).
The development also fulfills a commitment made earlier this year by President William Ruto, who projected that the project would be completed by June 2026.
Speaking during an inspection tour in February, the President expressed confidence that the contractor would meet the completion deadline.
"I am informed that by June, the contractor will be done with this project. This junction has been a big problem with congestion. This is part of the many roads that we are undertaking in the city of Nairobi," Ruto stated.
The Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover is among several infrastructure projects being undertaken to improve traffic flow across Nairobi as vehicle ownership continues to rise and pressure mounts on the city's road network.
Government officials have increasingly turned to grade-separated junctions, bypasses and road expansion projects to address congestion on key transport corridors and support economic activity within the capital.
The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration has been supporting the implementation of the project through stakeholder coordination, traffic management, public safety oversight and road safety sensitisation programmes.
According to Omollo, these measures are aimed at ensuring the infrastructure delivers its intended benefits while safeguarding motorists, pedestrians and neighbouring communities once the flyover is opened to the public.
With construction now complete and commissioning expected in the coming weeks, the project is set to become one of Nairobi's latest additions to its growing network of modern transport infrastructure, offering a potential solution to one of the city's most notorious traffic choke points.
