KeNHA announces closure of section of Mombasa Road for one week
Traffic disruptions are set to commence on Saturday, November 2, 2024, and will continue until Saturday, November 9, 2024.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Mombasa Road to facilitate crucial maintenance work.
In a statement on Thursday, the road agency indicated that the closure will affect the stretch between General Motors and the Nairobi National Park East Gate Road.
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This decision aims to allow for road pavement rehabilitation to enhance the overall serviceability of the road.
Traffic disruptions are set to commence on Saturday, November 2, 2024, and will continue until Saturday, November 9, 2024.
In light of this, motorists are urged to seek alternative routes. KeNHA has outlined specific detours for both light and heavy vehicles to minimize inconvenience during this period.
"We advise motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on site," the statement reads
For light vehicles, the recommended diversion will direct drivers onto ICD Road upon reaching General Motors. Heavy vehicles, on the other hand, will need to divert near Cabanas, using the Old Mombasa Road to navigate around the closure.
The necessity for this maintenance comes amid rising criticism regarding the condition of the Mombasa Road stretch from Cabanas to General Motors, which has been plagued by uneven terrain.
Motorists have faced significant traffic snarl-ups as they slow down to navigate the pothole-ridden surface, highlighting the urgent need for these rehabilitation efforts.
In addition to the upcoming closure, KeNHA recently issued another advisory regarding traffic disruption along a separate section of Mombasa Road near Panari Hotel.
That disruption, announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, was prompted by construction works for a footbridge, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, October 29, to Friday, November 22, 2024.
As the road maintenance gets underway, KeNHA's director general has reiterated the importance of adhering to the traffic management plan and cooperating with traffic officers.
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