The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has received proposals to build a new roadside station at Salgaa along the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway, currently under construction.

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According to KeNHA, the station is intended to improve the facilities and safety of motorists using the highway.

The announcement followed a proposal by the Women in Real Estate (WIRE), who are seeking to explore a collaborative agreement for the establishment of a roadside station in the area.

"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has received a proposal from Women in Real Estate (WIRE) exploring the possibility of a collaborative agreement for the establishment of a Roadside Station at Salgaa," KeNHA stated.

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The proposed facility is expected to provide improved roadside amenities while enhancing safety for road users along the busy highway.

According to the authority, the proposal aligns with its commitment to enhance road user safety, improve roadside facilities , and support infrastructure that responds to the evolving needs of communities and road users.

WIRE is seeking to bring a gender-responsive planning perspective to the proposed development, with a focus on creating a facility that is safe, inclusive, and accessible to different categories of road users.

The organisation also intends to support the development of a technically sound and commercially viable facility that can provide sustainable services to motorists and the surrounding community.

Salgaa has, for years, become a black spot for road accidents , claiming several lives over the years.

At one time in 2009, the area claimed 140 lives after an oil tanker overturned and spilled fuel.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke