The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is making preparations to manage roadside structures and relocate key utilities as work on the Nanyuki-Naibor Turnoff–Doldol (B101) Road gathers pace.

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KeNHA has begun coordinating with local leaders, government agencies and technical teams ahead of the next phase of the Ksh5.5 billion road upgrade, signalling potential changes affecting businesses and motorists operating in the area.

In an update obtained by Kenyans.co.ke , the authority said it held discussions focused on moving water lines, power poles and fibre-optic cables that could be affected by construction along the road corridor.

Authorities are also deliberating on how roadside encroachments within the project area will be mitigated as the upgrade progresses.

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“Discussions focused on the relocation of essential utilities, including water lines, power poles, and fibre-optic cables, as well as the structured management of roadside encroachments along the project corridor,” the update read.

The authority’s plan indicated that businesses, motorists and residents in the area could experience disruptions as construction progresses .

However, KeNHA Resident Engineer Howard M’mayi said continued coordination between agencies and engagement with residents would be important in preventing disruptions and delays.

The authority’s plan also includes public participation sessions for communities in Nanyuki Municipality and Jua Kali Centre to explain the project and involve residents in its implementation.

According to KeNHA, the 58-kilometre road will be upgraded to bitumen standard under a project expected to take 36 months.

Works will include widening the carriageway and adding shoulders and pedestrian walkways, as well as improving existing paved sections between Nanyuki and the Naibor turnoff.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke