The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has moved quickly to dismiss a viral image showing the new Greenpark pedestrian underpass submerged in water. In an official clarification, the roads authority confirmed that the widely circulated photo is AI-generated and does not represent the actual state of the Sh2 billion project.
The fabricated image surfaced amid ongoing rains, sparking a heated online debate regarding the drainage and construction quality of the massive project located at the busy Haile Selassie Avenue–Uhuru Highway junction.
To reassure the public, KeNHA provided details on the engineering measures installed to keep the tunnel dry. The underpass features a comprehensive drainage system specifically designed to handle Nairobi’s weather patterns.
Engineers equipped the structure with a collection chamber that gathers any water entering the facility, which a specialized pump then clears out. Additionally, the entry points sit at a raised elevation to block external surface runoff from flowing into the walkway.
“The image is AI-generated and intended to mislead,” KeNHA stated, urging Kenyans to rely on official sources for accurate information.
A Milestone for Nairobi Pedestrians
The Greenpark underpass is a centerpiece of a larger government strategy to modernize urban transport infrastructure in the capital. Scheduled to officially open in June, it is one of four major underpasses built to accommodate more than 21,000 pedestrians daily.
Beyond simply moving people underground, the facility aims to improve user experience through several modern amenities that include a dedicated aeration system to ensure fresh air circulation; clean public washrooms and organized vendor stalls; and continuous security monitoring to guarantee commuter safety at all hours.
By separating foot traffic from the heavy vehicle flow at the Uhuru Highway junction, the project aims to significantly reduce pedestrian-traffic conflicts. This infrastructure boost aligns with the broader national plan to streamline movement within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and enhance the safety of non-motorized transport.
KeNHA reiterated its commitment to maintaining high standards in national infrastructure projects and urged the public to verify sensationalist social media posts before sharing them.
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