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The 880-metre bridge, which will rise 100 metres above the Nithi River, will connect Marima and Mitheru through 2.7 kilometres of approach roads along the Nairobi-Embu-Meru highway.
Ruto said the road projects, including the construction of the Sh7 billion Nithi Bridge, are part of the government's commitment to opening up farming areas, easing the movement of people and goods, cutting transport costs and improving access to markets.
Official records indicate that the firm, which operates as an overseas arm of Fujian Construction Engineering Group, will execute the works within a three-year period, with completion targeted for August 7, 2029.
According to Director General Luka Kimeli, the process began in February with a public participation meeting held in Meru Town, where residents gave their views on the planned reconstruction.
Speaking on Monday after inspecting the ongoing upgrade of Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital to Level 6 and reviewing preparations for the Gakoromone Modern Market in Meru town, Kindiki said the projects are intended to raise the county’s economic profile and improve service delivery.
Speaking on Wednesday, Kindiki said the new bridge will be constructed urgently to curb frequent accidents along the notorious black spot on the main road linking Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties.