Sh2 billion Green Park underpass to be completed in four months
The modern urban infrastructure meant for easing pedestrian movement and facilitating smooth traffic flow into the CBD is now 88 per cent complete, according to the contractor.
The construction of the Sh2 billion Green Park underpass at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue will be complete and open to pedestrians in the next four months.
The modern urban infrastructure meant for easing pedestrian movement and facilitating smooth traffic flow into the central business district (CBD) is now 88 per cent complete, according to the contractor.
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The underpass is expected to provide pedestrians with efficient commuting space underneath the major Uhuru highway, enabling them to access the CBD from Uhuru Park, the Nairobi Railways station, and Haile Selassie Avenue without crossing the chaotic traffic lanes.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo, during an inspection tour with engineers and officials from the Government Delivery Unit, was briefed on the status of the project by the contractor, the China Road and Bridge Corporation.
The national government project is being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
The underpass is also expected to improve vehicular traffic flow around the critical Haile Selassie-Uhuru Highway intersection, in a strategic shift from reactive traffic management to proactive, design-led solutions aligned with the best global practices.
"This underpass is not just any construction project; it is the embodiment of a vision to modernise Nairobi's urban landscape," said Owalo, adding, "We are creating an experience, not just a crossing."
The road infrastructure project aims to reduce persistent traffic jams by modernising both pedestrian and motor vehicle flow at one of Nairobi's most congested junctions.
The underpass will have well-lit corridors, retail outlets, and CCTV surveillance, mirroring the multipurpose pedestrian tunnels found in cities like London, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong, where such infrastructure doubles as social and commercial hubs.
"Pedestrians walking through the Green Park underpass will be treated to a clean, secure corridor that feels more like a mini plaza than a tunnel. They will have access to conveniences like coffee shops, kiosks, and newsstands, transforming a simple walk from the hustle and bustle into a seamless, city-friendly experience," stated Owalo.
He said pedestrians should anticipate a safer, more organised commuting experience that aligns with the city's long-term transport and development goal of a green city in the sun.
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