Heavy traffic has built up on Mombasa Road following an early morning accident involving two trailers between the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) exit and Cabanas.
According to multiple reports from Mombasa Road commuters, heavy traffic has persisted since approximately 4:30 a.m., following the accident, disrupting the flow to town.
The collision, which occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m., has left only two lanes open, causing significant delays for commuters heading into Nairobi.
At the time of reporting, no official statements or updates had been released regarding the cause of the accident or the condition of the trailers involved.
Motorists and commuters are relying on firsthand accounts and social media reports to gauge the extent of the traffic disruption along Mombasa Road between JKIA and Cabanas.
In reference to the Nairobi Expressway map, the direct route from JKIA to Cabanas follows Mombasa Road (A109) eastward, with Cabanas serving as a key junction for accessing Outering Road or the Nairobi Expressway.
Motorists seeking a faster, toll-based option can use the Nairobi Expressway, entering at JKIA and exiting at Cabanas or Outering, such as at Plaza 2.
Jam from JKIA Exit to Cabanas, Alternative Routes Advised
From the reports, congestion extends between Gateway Mall and Cabanas, with vehicles moving slowly due to the limited road space.
In reference to the Nairobi Expressway route map, the direct route from JKIA to Cabanas follows Mombasa Road (A109) eastward, with Cabanas serving as a key junction for accessing Outering Road or the Nairobi Expressway.
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Motorists seeking a faster, toll-based option can use the Nairobi Expressway, entering at JKIA and exiting at Cabanas or Outering, such as at Plaza 2.
Other Alternative Routes
Drivers can avoid congestion on Mombasa Road by taking Airport South Road from JKIA to Likoni Road, then joining either Enterprise Road or the Southern Bypass to reconnect with Mombasa Road near Cabanas.
Another option is to head west from JKIA via Airport North Road to Muhoho (Old) Road or Raila Odinga Road, then loop south via the Eastern Bypass to reach Outering/Cabanas.
For those heading to the city center or CBD, the Nairobi Expressway to Westlands exits or detouring via Thika Superhighway to the Eastern Bypass/Kiambu Road offers alternatives if Mombasa Road is heavily congested.
Motorists traveling eastbound who encounter blockages can exit at Cabanas to Outering Road and use U-turns at Bunyala or South B to head back west.
