The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of Thika Superhighway following a heavy overnight rainfall on Tuesday, April 30.
In a statement, KeNHA indicated that the closure was at the Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University for the Thika Bound traffic.
Alternatively, the authority as asked motorists plying the route to use Kiambu Road and turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru and vise versa.
“This follows flooding of the drift due to an overnight heavy downpour. The Authority cautions road users against any attempts to use this section of the road in the interest of their safety.
“Motorists heading to Thika may use Kiambu Road and turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru and vise versa. We will continue to monitor the water levels and advise when the water subsides,” KeNHA Stated.
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KeNHA Earlier Closure of Other Roads
Earlier, The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) declared the temporary closure of three roads in Nairobi including Enterprise Road, Eastern Bypass, and Thika Bypass.
In addition, the authority explained that the roads would be inaccessible temporarily, advising drivers to seek alternative routes.
Further, KURA noted that traffic police and a technical team had been deployed along the affected roads to manage traffic flow and ensure the safety of motorists.
Also, The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the closure of Athi River – Namanga Road (A2) at Kimalat area.
“This follows flooding occasioned by overnight heavy downpour that led River Kimalat to burst its banks. Alternative routes through earth roads are equally flooded.”
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Red Cross Rescue Operations and Maasai Mara Floods
The Kenya Red Cross has rescued 16 people marooned by floodwaters at Konoramadha in Saka, Tana River County. In a statement, the humanitarian organization has indicated that efforts to reach around six more people are ongoing.
In a separate incident, Maasai Mara Game Reserve Chief Park Warden Stephen Minis confirmed that hotels, lodges and camps at the reserve had been submerged after Telek River burst its banks following heavy rainfall on Tuesday, April 30, night.
At the same time, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has asked tourists and locals around the national parks to prepare for potential evacuations.
“Attention all hotels and camps adjacent to rivers within national parks and reserves: Prepare for potential evacuations should rivers overflow. Develop clear evacuation, transportation, and hospitality protocols.
“Several camps have been impacted, prompting our coordinated rescue efforts, which have been effective this far,” Mutua stated.
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