Great news for travelers and commuters in Kisumu! The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a major KSh 20 million project to rehabilitate the notorious Coptic Roundabout (commonly known as Wigot Roundabout) in Mamboleo.
This key interchange on the busy Kakamega-Kisumu highway has long been a known accident hotspot. The planned overhaul aims to enhance road safety and streamline traffic flow, creating a smoother and safer journey for everyone.
What This Means for Your Travels:
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Improved Safety: The primary goal is to significantly reduce accidents at this dangerous spot.
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Smoother Transfers: If you’re traveling between Kisumu and towns like Kakamega, the improved roundabout will mean less congestion and shorter travel times once works are complete.
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A Welcome Upgrade: For our clients using our airport transfer and point-to-point services, this is a positive development for route efficiency and passenger safety.
While an exact start date for the construction hasn’t been announced, KeNHA’s Nyanza Regional Director confirmed that all necessary resources are in place.
A Shared Responsibility for Safer Roads
The announcement was made during a workshop that also addressed a critical issue: overloaded trucks. Authorities highlighted that a small percentage of drivers flouting weight limits significantly contribute to road damage and safety hazards.
This serves as an important reminder that protecting our road infrastructure is a shared duty, ensuring safer journeys for all road users.
Planning your travel in and around Kisumu?
While the roadworks are a future promise for smoother travel, today you can rely on Afrivibe Rentals for safe, comfortable, and knowledgeable transport. Our drivers are experts in navigating Kisumu’s routes.
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