Three more streets in Nairobi’s CBD are set to be made one way.
The move is aimed at decongesting the CBD.
This is after Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko ordered the Roads and Transport Department to transform the streets after a successful trial on Luthuli Avenue.
The three streets are Banda, Accra Lane behind Accra Street and Gedi lane.
“Decongestion plan will go on step by step until we have law and order in the CBD.This is to ensure business thrives,” Sonko said.
Sonko also warned contractors against shoddy jobs.
Nairobi County Roads CEC Hitan Majevdia said the conversion works begin immediately.
The County embarked on a decongestion plan, with the first project being transformation of Luthuli Avenue in the CBD into one-way street.
Majevdia said the works are now 90 percent done and the Governor will officially launch the new look Avenue.
He thanked the UN-Habitat for support.
The streets will have pedestrian walkways, street lights will be installed and the roads will be well marked.
This means that Matatu’s using the three streets will have to find alternative exit routes out of the CBD.
The County will also set up bicycle lanes and specific lanes for people with disability on the upgraded streets.
The CEC also hailed the improvisation of Air gadget bags that were installed four months ago to help monitor air pollution along Luthuli Avenue.
The online air monitoring system according to the CEC has helped reduce air pollution.
The CBD street upgrade project will cost the county Sh24 million with Governor Mike Sonko saying that major reforms in the sector are still lined up.
The County Government has also finished the upgrade of Moi lane that gives room for 50 new parking slots hence more revenue collections.