The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has initiated an operation to remove illegal structures encroaching on the Thika Superhighway road reserve, commencing with the busy Githurai section.
The clearance, which began this week, targets structures that have long presented significant safety risks to motorists and pedestrians. Over the years, the area has experienced frequent accidents due to unregulated roadside developments obstructing visibility and narrowing the roadway.
The main objective of the demolition is to create space for a modern, well-organized bus park that will serve as a dedicated pick-up and drop-off point for buses and matatus. This will substantially reduce random stopping on the highway, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall road safety.
KeNHA has also confirmed that a similar clearance is underway at Roysambu Roundabout, where another modern bus park will be constructed.
Both facilities are part of a comprehensive plan to upgrade transport infrastructure along the corridor, alleviate chronic congestion, and improve connectivity from key roundabouts to the main highway.
KeNHA has assured that the new bus parks will include provisions for vendors and passengers, ensuring the developments benefit the community while prioritizing public safety.
The authority reiterated its commitment to reclaiming road reserves and reversing the trend of road safety incidents along this vital artery connecting Nairobi to central and eastern Kenya.