Motorists using the busy Ngong Road corridor are set to get some relief after the government announced the completion of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover, a project expected to ease traffic congestion in one of Nairobi’s busiest transport corridors.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirmed that construction works on the flyover have been completed and preparations are underway before the road is officially opened to motorists.
The new 800-metre elevated dual carriageway, built by Kenya Urban Roads Authority, sits at the busy junction connecting Ngong Road, Naivasha Road and King’ara Road, an area that has long been known for heavy traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
For many commuters travelling between Ngong, Dagoretti and Nairobi’s central business district, the junction has often been a daily source of delays and frustration.
According to Omollo, the flyover is designed to improve traffic flow by allowing vehicles travelling through the corridor to move without interruption, while reducing bottlenecks caused by turning traffic.
“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,” he said.
The completion of the project comes as the government races to complete key infrastructure projects linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host.
One of the facilities expected to benefit from the improved road network is Talanta Stadium, which is under construction nearby and is expected to play a major role during the continental tournament.
Beyond the stadium, thousands of Nairobi residents who use the corridor daily are expected to benefit from shorter travel times and smoother movement once the flyover becomes operational.
Construction of the project began in September 2024 and was funded through a KSh3.58 billion loan from Spain’s Corporate International Fund (FIEM).
Earlier this year, President William Ruto expressed confidence that the project would be completed by June 2026, describing the junction as one of Nairobi’s most congested areas.
“I am informed that by June, the contractor will be done with this project. This junction has been a big problem with congestion,” the President said during an inspection tour in February.
Government agencies are now finalising plans for traffic management, road safety measures and public awareness ahead of the official opening.
Once opened to the public, the flyover is expected to become a key link in Nairobi’s road network and provide much-needed relief to motorists who have spent years navigating traffic jams along the busy corridor.
