Motorists have been warned of another abnormally wide load that will disrupt traffic on different roads across the country as its transportation begins from Mombasa to Malaba.
Clearing and Forwarding Limited, a logistic company, indicated in a notice dated March 27, that the transportation had begun on March 26.
Among the routes set to be affected by the transportation of the cargo include Mariakani, Voi, Mtito Andei , Emali, Machakos Junction via Mahi Mahiu Road, Naivasha, Nakuru, Eldoret, Webuye and Malaba.
Further, the notice indicated that the transportation would continue for a period of 96 days, until June 30, 2024. Consequently, motorists were asked to exercise caution when plying the listed roads.
“This is to notify all road users and the general public of the abnormally load movement on the following routes. Please exercise extra caution when near the vicinity of this cargo,” the notice read in part.
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Details of the Abnormal Wide Load & Warning to Motorists
Additionally, the logistics company detailed that the load being transported had an overall length of 26 meters and a maximum overall width of 4.4 meters.
Also, the unnamed cargo had an overall height of 5.5 meters from the ground, an overall width projection of 1.2 meters, and an overall gross weight of 70 metric Tonnes.
Africa global logistics, a separate a logistic company also announced that it will be moving a heavy load to Malaba from Mombasa.
According to the notice issued by the company, several routes from Mombasa, Mtito, Machakos, Athi-River, Mlolongo, Nairobi, Gilgil, Eldoret, and Malaba will be affected by the cargo to be transported between April 5, to April 24, 2024.
“All road users on this route are requested to observe extra caution when in the vicinity of this convoy,” the company indicated.
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Trending Malaba Bound Boat
Earlier in February, a boat in transit from Mombasa to Malaba elicited reactions among Kenyans who marveled at the abnormally wide load that traversed several towns along Kenyan major highways.
The trailer carrying the cargo traversed different counties, following a select route to prevent any mishaps along the way.
According to a notice published on a local daily in early February, the cargo was supposed to leave the port of Mombasa on February 8, 2024, and take 50 days to reach Uganda on March 31.
But its journey would take a different and longer route rather than the usual route from the port city to Nairobi or to Western Kenya due to its height and other disruptions along the main highway.
During the journey, the cargo team collaborated with various agencies including traffic police and, at times, engaged Kenya Power technicians to address obstacles like electricity cables along the route.
