Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing construction of the Mtwapa Bridge along the Mombasa–Kilifi highway.
In a statement on Monday, February 9, Omollo said the project is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule.
He noted that work is being carried out round the clock, with 75 workers currently deployed at the site to ensure the bridge is completed on time.
Mtwapa Bridge Project Progress Update Along Mombasa–Kilifi Road. Photo: Courtesy.
Omollo said significant milestones have already been recorded in the construction of the Mtwapa Bridge, including the stabilisation of the pier foundation piles, which form a critical part of the bridge’s structural support.
He noted that once the new bridge is completed, the existing one will remain in place and be repurposed into a service road to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and provide better access for local road users.
Omollo added that the bridge project, together with the wider Mombasa–Kilifi road infrastructure upgrades, is already bringing tangible benefits to the Coast Region by boosting connectivity and supporting tourism, trade, and small businesses.
He further stated that the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration continues to play a coordinating role in the project’s implementation through collaboration with local administrators, security agencies, and community leaders.
The update comes just days after Omollo announced major progress in the construction of the 200-metre Galana-Kulalu Bridge, a key infrastructure project linking Kilifi and Tana River counties.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, he said the bridge was nearing completion, with most of the work already done.
Once finished, it will connect the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project to the Malindi–Sala Gate Road, easing and speeding up the transportation of agricultural inputs and produce.
Omollo noted that the bridge spans the Galana River and is expected to play a vital role in the revitalised Galana-Kulalu food security initiative.
