3.62km tarmacked: KeNHA gives status update on Turbo-Shikendu road works
By Dan Kauna, September 7, 2026Motorists and local residents travelling between Turbo and Kakamega County have reason to celebrate as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) reported fresh progress on the B123 road link.
In a status update released on September 7, 2026, the roads agency confirmed that contractors have successfully completed tarmacking 3.62 kilometres of the highway stretch connecting Junction A8 in Turbo to Junction A1 in Shikendu.
Site quality checks
Visuals shared by the roads authority capture heavy machinery at work across the project area, including yellow graders levelling red soil, excavators moving earth, and utility pickup trucks navigating temporary diversions.
Engineers inspected active construction zones to ensure all structural layers and drainage works comply with required quality and design standards.
Indoor planning meetings were also held to review progress charts and coordinate upcoming project phases.
The update followed a field inspection led by KeNHA’s Project Implementation Team. During the tour, the engineering team held roundtable discussions with local residents to tackle corridor encroachment issues.
Engineers shared concrete resolutions and collected direct views from the community in a bid to resolve right-of-way issues without disrupting the ongoing works.
Bridge construction reaches foundation stage
Beyond the road surface, significant work is underway on critical river crossings along the route. KeNHA confirmed that bridge construction is making steady headway, noting that “Abutment 2 nearing completion, while Abutment 1 and the pier are at the foundation stage.”
Photos from the riverbank depict heavy drilling rigs anchored in rocky terrain, workers assembling steel reinforcement cages, and concrete foundations being poured next to active water channels.
Upgrading the B123 corridor to bitumen standards establishes a vital shortcut connecting the busy Eldoret-Malaba highway (A8) to the Webuye-Kisumu transit route (A1).
For everyday commuters, matatu operators, and agricultural traders moving produce between Western Kenya and the North Rift region, the completed tarmac will reduce travel times, cut vehicle repair bills, and provide relief from the thick red dust that usually coats the area during dry spells.