A6 (Kenya)

A6
Route information
Maintained by Kenya National Highways Authority
Major junctions
North end	Taveta
South end	Mwatate
Location
Country	Kenya
Highway system
Transport in Kenya

The A6 road is a road in Kenya spanning 113 kilometers which serves as an east–west artery in Kenya, connecting the Tanzanian border at Taveta to the bustling A8 route at Voi. The trunk road provides a crucial link between the two points, facilitating the flow of traffic and commerce across the region.

Route

The A6 highway begins at the Tanzanian border in Taveta, where sleek, modern facilities facilitate seamless travel. On the opposite side, the T15 road connects from Himo and the majestic Kilimanjaro region. As the A6 unfolds, it reveals a modern, paved path situated at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level. To the west, the silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon, its towering peak soaring above the surrounding landscape. The A6 bypasses Taveta, charting an eastward course through arid savannah landscape. As it winds its way forward, the road passes Taita Hills before ultimately converging with the A8 highway at Voi, marking its terminus.

History

The road has undergone several transformations, initially bearing the designation A23, which spanned from Himo in Tanzania to Voi in Kenya. The route formed a link in the long-distance corridor connecting Arusha and Mombasa. In 2016, the road was rechristened as the A6. Historically, the entire stretch of the A6 was a dirt road, but a major upgrade was undertaken in November 2013, with a contract awarded to pave the road in its entirety and construct a northern bypass around Taveta. The paving project was largely completed by 2016, while the Taveta bypass was finished in 2017. Additionally, the border crossing with Tanzania underwent significant expansion in 2014, further enhancing the road's importance as a regional artery.