Nairobi Expressway on Sunday, July 16, resumed operations at the Mlolongo, Syokimau and Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) toll stations which were temporarily closed after the anti-government protesters destroyed the infrastructure.
In a statement, the operator, Moja Expressway, cautioned all motorists using the Nairobi Expressway to be mindful of the ongoing restoration works at the designated toll stations.
Further, they were advised to drive within the prescribed speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour.
"Moja Expressway Company is glad to inform you that operations have resumed at Mlolongo, Syokimau and SGR Toll Stations as of 10:00 am," the statement read in part.
A thorough assessment of the damage caused during the mass action revealed that over Ksh705 million was needed to cover the repair costs.
According to Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, the figure did not account for the three damaged toll stations.
During a tour of the elevated road a day after the mass protests, Murkomen noted that over 50 suspects were apprehended following a CCTV analysis.
"Fortunately most of them were captured on camera.We have the footage. The police have arrested not less than 50 people in relation to the acts that happened here yesterday but we had almost 2,000 people operating from here," he stated.
"We will do everything humanly possible to ensure that each criminal who was here yesterday is going to be brought to justice."
Murkomen added that those found culpable will foot the bill and ensure the entire amount is paid.
Fines released by the Moja Expressway revealed that destruction of the ticketing machine attracts a fine of Ksh1.9 million while destroying the vehicle type recogniser attracts a fine of Ksh2.4 million.
Destruction of a toll booth costs a fine of between Ksh1.3 million and 1.8 million depending on the extent of the damages. On the other hand, destroying a camera in the toll collection plaza would incur a fine of Ksh628,678.
Other fines include damage to a single street light which has a fine of between Ksh143,890 and Ksh262,023 and putting up graffiti attracts Ksh2,362 fine.
Rowdy youths embarked on a rampage during the mass action on Wednesday, July 12, vandalising parts of the elevated road in Mlolongo area.
The destruction led to running battles with police which dragged on for hours before calm was restored.
