Construction Starts on Nithi Bridge as Residents Welcome Major Upgrade
Source: Nairobi Wire
Summary
Construction on the long-awaited Ksh7 billion Nithi Bridge project has officially begun, sparking optimism among Tharaka Nithi County residents who hope the new infrastructure will permanently eliminate a notorious road hazard while driving local economic growth. The project, tendered by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), focuses on realigning the Nithi Bridge along the critical Makutano-Embu-Meru (A9) Road. Preparatory works and heavy machinery are already active on site. The overhaul stems from a strategic bilateral agreement on connectivity projects reached between Kenya and China during President William Ruto’s State Visit to China in 2025. For decades, the Nithi crossing has The post Construction Starts on Nithi Bridge as Residents Welcome Major Upgrade appeared first on Nairobi Wire.