The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has expressed confidence that the construction of Kanyonyo Weighbridge station will enhance compliance on axle load limits along the Kitui-Garissa road.
KeNHA’s Athiriver Cluster Manager, Willy Thuku said the weighbridge is among the 26 new weighbridges set to be constructed by KeNHA.
“We expect Kanyonyo Weighbridge to be operational in a couple of months. Once complete and operational It will help relieve the teams that are manning Garissa road and they concentrate on other roads,” he stated.
The Kanyonyo weighbridge station will be equipped with modern technology to efficiently weigh trucks and identify those exceeding the permissible axle load limits.
The station will also improve road safety, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the longevity of the road infrastructure.
KeNHA relies on the Traffic Act and the East Africa Vehicle Load Control Act to ensure compliance with axle weight limits among transporters.
The East Africa Vehicle Load Control Act stipulates that all vehicles weighing more than 3,500kgs must be weighed at weighbridges.
Transporters who bypass or evade weighing stations are liable to prosecution.
