The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary nine-hour closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
In a public notice issued on November 14, KeNHA said the temporary traffic restriction was necessary to facilitate the second edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event.
The closure will begin at 6:00 am and end at 3:00 pm, affecting motorists travelling along the section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa.
During the event, traffic will be affected on the stretch passing through Kapseret and Simat.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to inform the public of a scheduled temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) Road Section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa, through Kapseret and Simat,” part of the notice read.
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KeNHA Issues Safety Advisory And Alternative Route
Motorists who regularly use the Eldoret Bypass during the closure period have been directed to use the Cheplaskei–Uganda Road through Eldoret City to Maili Tisa.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution, follow all temporary traffic signs and traffic control measures along the affected road section, and cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals assigned to manage traffic.
“Motorists are further advised to be cautious, observe and comply with all temporary traffic signs and traffic control measures, as well as cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on this road section,” KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli advised.
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Turbo Pedalling cycling event
During the second edition of the Turbo Pedalling event on November 21, 2026, in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, cyclists will tackle four race distances: 64km, 40km, 20km, and 10km.
Maili Tisa Interchange on the Eldoret Bypass will host both the start and finish of the races. The 64km course will test riders’ endurance with 1,200 metres of elevation gain, challenging climbs and a mix of paved roads and trails.
“The race will start at Maili Tisa Interchange on the Eldoret Bypass. The start is at 9:00 AM on 21st November 2026,” the organisers stated.
The competition will host competitors across eight categories, including Elite, Veterans, Masters, Under-23, Under-17, Under-14, Black Mamba Single Speed and Black Mamba Local.
According to the organisers, participants in the Veterans and Black Mamba Single Speed categories will use a mid-distance bypass route, while other groups will follow shorter courses.
Support stations will be available along the routes, and race-timing services will track competitors’ performances.
Registration is KSh 1,000 for early-bird participants, applicable to every category and route.
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