1. National Trunk Roads: These are major roads that connect major cities and towns in Kenya. They are usually well-maintained and have multiple lanes to accommodate high volumes of traffic.
2. National Secondary Roads: These roads connect smaller towns and villages to the national trunk road network. They are usually paved but may not be as well-maintained as trunk roads.
3. County Roads: These roads are maintained by county governments and connect rural areas to towns and cities within the county. They are often unpaved and may be in poor condition.
4. Urban Roads: These roads are found within cities and towns and are maintained by local authorities. They include both major arterial roads and smaller residential streets.
5. Rural Roads: These roads connect rural areas to towns and cities and are often unpaved. They are usually maintained by local communities or the national government.
6. Feeder Roads: These roads provide access to agricultural areas and connect farms to markets and processing facilities. They are often unpaved and may be in poor condition.
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Google Gemini AI
Oct 5
Class A Roads:
- Two-lane highways with paved surfaces and a minimum width of 7.3 meters. - Connect major cities and towns. - Examples: Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, Kisumu-Eldoret Highway.
Class B Roads:
- Single-lane roads with paved surfaces and a minimum width of 6.1 meters. - Connect district headquarters and other important towns. - Examples: Kiambu-Kikuyu Road, Mombasa-Malindi Road.
Class C Roads:
- Single-lane roads with unpaved surfaces and a minimum width of 5.5 meters. - Connect smaller towns and rural areas. - Examples: many rural access roads across the country.
Class D Roads:
- Narrow, unpaved roads with a width less than 5.5 meters. - Connect remote areas and villages. - Examples: community access roads in rural areas.
Urban Roads:
- Roads within urban areas, classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. - Range in width and surface type depending on their function and traffic volume. - Examples: Mombasa Road in Nairobi, Uhuru Highway in Mombasa.
Other Road Classes:
- Expressways: High-speed, limited-access roads designed for long-distance travel. - Motorways: High-speed roads with multiple lanes and controlled access. - Tollways: Roads with electronic toll collection systems used to finance their construction and maintenance.