The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of a section of Nairobi bound lanes along Kenol – Sagana (A2) road.
In a statement on May 8, KeNHA said debris blocked a section of the road hence the temporary closure.
“KeNHA regrets to notify the public of the closure of a section of the Nairobi Bound Lanes along Kenol Sagana (A2) Road.This follows the heavy rains that led to debris falling from back slope of the road section at Mugetho area.
The Authority directed motorists to adhere to the instructions provided by traffic marshals at the location as it works to restore the normal traffic flow.
KeNHA Gives Alternative Route
KeNHA further advised motorists to share lanes with the Sagana Bound Traffic to ensure the safety amid the closure.
“The Authority remains committed to ensure seamless connectivity to facilitate safe passage of goods and services for economic prosperity. At KeNHA, your safety is our utmost priority,” the Authority added.
Govt Warns Motorists
In an update on May 8, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura said the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will continue in 31 Counties.
The affected regions include the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Central and the Eastern regions. Occasional rainfall is also forecasted in Nairobi and along the Coast region, affecting the Tana River, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu Counties.
Mwaura said several roads have been rendered impassable due to water overflows and road cutoffs.
“Strong water currents have also made some roads dangerous for vehicle passage and increased water stagnation is damaging many roads,” he said.
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Affected Railway Lines
Additionally, he stated that wash away incidents have adversely impacted the railway lines and train operations.
This includes the section between Thika and Nanyuki as well as within the Chemelil and Kibigori railway section on the Nakuru Kisumu branch line.
“The Nairobi- Kisumu and Nairobi-Nanyuki long distance operations have also been affected as operations are yet to resume,” Mwaura said.
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“Repair works are currently ongoing, with the Kenya Railways Authority targeting to open the affected lines by the end of May 2024.”
He mentioned that the government is mobilizing resources to address the critical roads sections and to restore safe travel.
“We advise all road users to exercise caution while using the roads especially in Nairobi and urban areas, in Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley and Eastern regions as well as the Coast, Central and North Eastern regions, where there has been considerable infrastructural damage,” he said.
Nyeri & Nyadarua Counties
He stated that the road connecting Embarun Kimuyuru – Kabedere in Nyeri County has been rendered impassable.
He added that floods have also been experienced in Nyandarua County, and they have destroyed latrines, crops, villages and occasioned a mudslide at Kenton area.
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