The planned Ksh85 billion Mombasa Gate Bridge has moved a step closer to construction after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) began a key technical review ahead of the tendering phase.

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In an update shared on Friday, August 7, KeNHA announced that project partners have convened a three-day joint meeting to conclude the Independent Design Verification (IDV), a critical stage before implementation can proceed.

The review is expected to validate the bridge’s final design, assess engineering refinements and formally hand over the completed verification documents.

“The meeting brings together key project partners, including Nippon Koei, Arup-AMA, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and other stakeholders to review the final Independent Design Verification findings, validate critical design refinements, confirm updates ahead of the tender stage, and formally hand over the completed IDV deliverables,” KeNHA stated.

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According to the authority, the process is intended to ensure the proposed structure meets the required standards for safety, durability, functionality and ease of construction.

Completion of the verification exercise is expected to pave the way for the next procurement stages of the long-awaited bridge.

The Mombasa Gate Bridge will provide a permanent road connection between Mombasa Island and the South Coast, reducing reliance on the Likoni Ferry.

The project is expected to improve movement of people and cargo while easing traffic congestion along one of the country’s busiest transport corridors.

In June, Japan confirmed it will finance the bridge through its Official Development Assistance programme, continuing its support for major infrastructure projects in Kenya.

Earlier project plans indicate the bridge will span about 1.4 kilometres across the Likoni Channel, with the entire development extending roughly 13 kilometres, including approach roads and interchanges.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke