Isiolo–Mandera Road
| B9 Road | |
|---|---|
| Isiolo–Mandera Road | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 748 km (465 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| Southwest end | Isiolo |
| Wajir | |
| Northeast end | Mandera |
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Counties | Isiolo County, Wajir County, Mandera County |
| Major cities | Isiolo, Garba Tula, Mado Gashi, Habaswein, Wajir, Tarba, El Wak, Rhamu, Mandera |
| Highway system | |
Isiolo–Mandera Road, is a road in Kenya. It is a major transport route linking north-central Kenya to Kenya's northeast. The counties that the road traverses are generally arid, and have hitherto been undeserved.[1] This road project is the largest and most expensive infrastructure project in northeastern Kenya since the country became independent in 1963.[2]
Location[edit]
The road starts in the town of Isiolo and proceeds in a northeasterly direction through the towns of Garba Tula, Mado Gashi, Habaswein, Wajir, Tarba, El Wak and Rhamu, to end at Mandera, a total distance of approximately 748 kilometres (465 mi).[2][3] The road traverses Isiolo County, Wajir County and Mandera County.
Overview[edit]
This major transport corridor has been in poor physical condition, since Kenya became independent in 1963.[1][2] The government of Kenya, with financial backing by the World Bank, plans to upgrade the gravel-surface road to class II bitumen standard, with culverts and drainage channels. As of February 2020, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), has divided the road into nine sections, each to be tendered separately. It is estimated that the entire 750 kilometres (466 mi) project, will cost in excess of KSh85 billion (approx. US$856 million).[4]
Intersections[edit]
These are the major intersections along this road: The Lamu–Garissa–Isiolo Road at Mado Gashi. Intersections with planned roads include the Isiolo-Lokichar Road at Isiolo and the Isiolo-Moyale Road also at Isiolo.[5]
Funding[edit]
In September 2020, the World Bank lent KSh81.3 billion (US$756.3 million) to the government of Kenya towards the tarmacking of this road to class II bitumen standard, with culverts, drainage channels and shoulders. The World Bank loan will be sufficient to fund the tarmacking 365 kilometres (227 mi) of the 748 kilometres (465 mi) Isiolo–Mandera Regional Road Corridor and 30 kilometres (19 mi) of spur roads. The remaining 383 kilometres (238 mi) will be tarmacked with funding from other development partners.[6][7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Kiarie Njoroge (1 November 2016). "Plans to upgrade 740km Isiolo-Mandera road rolled out". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ a b c David Ohito (12 July 2019). "Isiolo-Mandera Road Will Transform Northern Kenya". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Globefeed.com (6 February 2020). "Distance Between Isiolo, Eastern Kenya and Mandera, North Eastern Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Marete Gitonga (5 February 2020). "Building plans for Sh85bn Isiolo-Mandera road on the home stretch". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Google (6 February 2020). "Map of Kenya, Sowing Major Roads" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Davis Ayega (9 September 2020). "Kenya Gets Sh81bn World Bank Loan For Isiolo-Mandera Road Upgrade". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Paul Wafula (9 September 2020). "World Bank approves Sh81bn loan for Isiolo-Mandera road upgrade". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
External links[edit]
- Taking A Walk Through The ‘Big Snake’ As of 20 June 2013.