Kenya elevated highway works to start in January 2013

Works on an elevated highway in Kenya are due to begin in January 2013. The initial US$200million cost of the project will be funded by the World Bank. The 12km stretch above the present Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road-Uhuru Highway is due to be completed in 2015.
June 8, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSWorks on an elevated highway in Kenya are due to begin in January 2013.

The initial US$200million cost of the project will be funded by the 2332 World Bank. The 12km stretch above the present Waiyaki Way and Mombasa Road-Uhuru Highway is due to be completed in 2015.

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