Mombasa Gate Bridge
Connecting Mombasa, enhancing trade, tourism, sustainability
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Kenya National Highways Authority
- Japan International Cooperation Agency
The Mombasa Gate Bridge will connect Mombasa Island to the mainland, replacing ferries to improve
transportation efficiency, boost trade and tourism, and address environmental challenges by restoring
natural water flow.
Project Name: Mombasa Gate Bridge (MGB) Construction Project
Type of Project: Greenfield Infrastructure Development
Location: Likoni Channel, connecting Mombasa Island to Mombasa Mainland South, Kenya.
Purpose:
- Establish a functional road connection between Mombasa Island and the mainland to replace reliance on ferries.
- Improve traffic flow, trade, and tourism in Mombasa and along Kenya’s South Coast.
- Enhance environmental sustainability by allowing natural water flow in the channel.
Description:
- A 1.4 km cable-stayed bridge with a 660m main span and a 69-meter-high midpoint for ship clearance.
- Includes four traffic lanes and connects with the Dongo Kundu Bypass to enhance regional traffic flow.
Phase:
- Feasibility studies completed; construction set to begin.
Timeline:
- Construction duration: 36 months.
- Completion expected by 2027.
Need or Problem:
Traffic congestion and delays caused by reliance on ferries for crossing the Likoni Channel.
Restricted water flow due to the old causeway, causing environmental concerns.
Construction of a modern cable-stayed bridge with four traffic lanes, improving transportation efficiency and connectivity.
Allowing uninterrupted flow of water in the channel to address environmental challenges.
Market Demand:
Critical infrastructure to support Kenya’s main port in Mombasa, enhancing the country’s trade and economic growth.
Boost for tourism in the South Coast region due to improved accessibility.
Total Project Cost: Supported through a loan agreement with the Government of Japan.
Capital Required: Funding provided by the Japanese Government through JICA.
Revenue Model:
No direct revenue model specified; indirect benefits through improved trade, tourism, and economic activities.
Key Metrics:
Creation of approximately 80,000 jobs during construction.
Annual income generation of approximately Kshs. 80 million from associated economic activities.
Community Benefits:
- Employment opportunities for 80,000 Kenyans during the construction phase.
- Enhanced accessibility, reducing travel time and costs for commuters and traders.
Sustainability:
- Mitigation of environmental impacts caused by the old causeway by allowing natural water flow in the Likoni Channel.
- Contribution to sustainable urban development in Mombasa.
Risks:
- Delays in project implementation or budget overruns.
- Potential environmental or regulatory challenges during construction.
Mitigation:
- Strong collaboration between the Kenyan government and JICA to ensure timely execution.
- Robust feasibility studies and planning to address technical and environmental concerns.
Rewards:
- Enhanced economic growth through improved trade and tourism.
- Iconic landmark status as the largest cable-stayed bridge in sub-Saharan Africa.
KENHA: Kenya National Highways Authority
JICA: Japan International Cooperation Agency
Investors, stakeholders, and interested parties can engage through the following channels:
Contact Information:
- Email: info@kenha.co.ke
- JICA Kenya Office: info@jica.go.jp
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