The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of a section of Langata Road service lane.
In a statement on Thursday, February 22, the authority indicated that the Nyayo Stadium bound lane between T-Mall Roundabout and Madaraka Roundabout will be closed.
Additionally, KeNHA noted that the planned closure would be effected on Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, from 6.00am to 8.00pm.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public that a section of Langata Road, along the service lane.
“This follows planned road maintenance works along the section. The section will be closed on Saturday February 24, 2024 and Sunday February 25, 2024, from 6.00am to 8.00pm,” stated KeNHA.
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KeNHA Advice to Motorists
The authority advised motorists to cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals on site.
Further, motorists plying Raila Odinga Way, Mai Mahiu Road and Lang’ata Road heading towards Madaraka Roundabout were advised to use the Ole Sangale Link or turn at the T-Mall Roundabout.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.
“Motorists from Raila Odinga Way, Mai Mahiu Road and Lang’ata Road heading towards Madaraka Roundabout are advised to take Ole Sangale Link or turn at T-Mall Roundabout and proceed to the U-turn just after Wilson Airport exit and take the Flyover towards Madaraka,” explained the authority.
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Traffic Impact on Benny Hinn Crusade
The announcement came ahead of a mega crusade by American televangelist Benny Hinn dubbed “Healing the Nation Crusade” expected to take place on Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25.
The crusade is scheduled to take place at Nyayo Stadium marking a historical moment as the televangelist would be coming to Kenya after more than two decades since his last visit.
In September 2023, Benny Hinn revealed that First Lady Rachel Ruto had invited him for a government-sponsored crusade in Kenya.
However, the events steering committee clarified in a statement on February 13, 2024, that the crusade was not funded by the government.
They indicated that the crusade was being organized entirely by Kenyan churches.
“The event has been organized, funded and coordinated by the churches of Kenya, which include both mainstream and evangelical churches in Kenya, with the aim of connecting the body of Christ in Kenya with the global body of Christ,” a statement read by Bishop Harrison Ng’ang’a read in part.
