Motorists urged to exercise caution as fresh cracks appear on repaired Nakuru–Eldoret Highway
The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists and residents to exercise vigilance while approaching the Eveready roundabout along the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway, just days after it reopened a section of the road that had been weakened by a sinkhole.
In a statement, the Authority said the affected stretch (A8) remains vulnerable due to ongoing geological activity that could trigger further damage, especially during the rainy season.
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“The Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to notify members of the public to continue exercising caution as they drive towards the Eveready roundabout on the A8 Road. This is due to earlier noted geological activities that had undermined the road shoulder and could potentially recur, especially with the rains,” the Authority said.
KeNHA said it is collaborating with other government agencies and geologists to investigate the issue and will continue to monitor the road closely. The Authority also urged motorists to follow traffic signs and directions for their own safety.
The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section. The recurrence caused fresh cracks and raised fears of a wider collapse. Police subsequently closed the affected part of the road, forcing vehicles onto a single lane and worsening traffic congestion.
The first sinkhole had appeared on Wednesday, September 3, causing hours of disruption on the busy Nairobi–Eldoret Highway. KeNHA confirmed at the time that the damage was caused by water seepage and geological activity.
“Motorists are advised to exercise caution as they approach the area and follow directions from traffic police and marshals to ensure the safety of all road users,” the Authority warned.
The disruption left motorists stranded for several hours as authorities worked to secure the site. Passenger travel and cargo transport were both affected, with long queues stretching for kilometres.
The following day, September 4, KeNHA reopened the stretch after confirming that it was safe.
“The road is now safe from any further water and geological action,” the Authority said, assuring motorists that the section had been stabilised.
KeNHA has now reiterated that the stretch remains under close observation with the authority working with geologists and relevant government agencies to develop a permanent solution while monitoring the area to prevent further disruptions.
“The Authority, together with other relevant government agencies, will continue monitoring and also conduct an in-depth investigation with the assistance of geologists with a view to addressing the issue accordingly,” it said.
Geologists describe sinkholes as depressions in the ground caused by the sudden collapse of a surface layer, often occurring with little to no warning. Sizes can vary from a few feet to several metres in depth and width, posing significant risks to infrastructure and vehicles.
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