The completion of the 200-metre Galana–Kulalu Bridge is set to improve transport connectivity between Kilifi and Tana River counties while supporting the Government’s efforts to advance food production under the Galana–Kulalu Food Security Project.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the newly completed bridge marks a major milestone in improving access to the agricultural project and surrounding communities by providing a direct link to the Malindi–Sala Gate Road.
The bridge, which spans the Galana River, is expected to ease the movement of farm inputs, agricultural produce and people, improving the efficiency of one of Kenya’s flagship food security initiatives.
According to Omollo, the infrastructure replaces the lengthy diversion through Baricho, significantly reducing travel time and transport costs for farmers, traders and other road users.
The improved connectivity is also expected to create new opportunities for trade and investment while enhancing access to essential services for communities living around the project.
The development comes as the Government continues to prioritise infrastructure investment as a key enabler of agricultural productivity, food security and economic development.
Beyond supporting agricultural activities, the bridge is expected to strengthen regional connectivity by improving access between communities in Kilifi and Tana River counties.
Omollo noted that a secure operating environment, effective traffic management and coordinated road safety measures by the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration are being implemented to protect the bridge and safeguard road users.
The measures are intended to ensure that the infrastructure remains secure and functional while delivering long-term economic and social benefits to residents, farmers, businesses and other users.
The completion of the Galana–Kulalu Bridge therefore represents more than an improvement in road infrastructure, with its enhanced connectivity expected to contribute to agricultural expansion, lower the cost of transporting goods and strengthen economic activity in the region.
