Gitaru Interchange Project Progressing Smoothly, Says PS Omollo

The government has confirmed steady progress in the construction of the Gitaru Interchange in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, on Monday said the project, which is being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), will offer lasting relief to motorists and residents facing daily traffic challenges in and around Kikuyu town.

“The interchange will streamline traffic flow, improve access to and from Kikuyu town, and boost overall connectivity between Nairobi and the central and western regions of the country,” PS Omollo said.

He added that the new road network will reduce travel time, improve mobility, and enhance business operations along the corridor.

The Gitaru Interchange is located at a crucial junction where Waiyaki Way (A8) meets the Southern and Western bypasses — an area that has for years experienced gridlock due to limited road capacity and poor traffic flow.

KeNHA last month issued a notice of ongoing traffic disruptions at the interchange, which will continue until Monday, August 11, 2025. The agency said the ongoing works involve reconstruction of ramps, loops, and slip roads to improve the design and efficiency of the interchange.

As part of the traffic management plan, vehicles using the A8 route heading to the Southern Bypass have been diverted to E1507 Kikuyu-Link Road at the Sigona Golf Club junction. Motorists from Nakuru using the Southern Bypass are advised to use the newly constructed Southeastern loop or an alternative temporary diversion along the bypass median.

Drivers coming from the Western Bypass toward Waiyaki Way must use the Muguku Interchange and proceed through Kikuyu-Link Road to reconnect to A8 at Sigona.

KeNHA Director General Kung’u Ndungu urged motorists to observe signage and cooperate with officers on the ground.

“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the traffic management plan, project road signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on site,” said Ndungu.