KeNHA announces closure of North Horr-Kalacha road in Marsabit due to heavy rains
By Amina Wako and Abdimalik Hajir |
KeNHA at the same time issued a flooding alert at the Mororo Area on the Nairobi - Garissa Road due to the rising waters at Tana River Bridge.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of the North Horr-Kalacha (B75) Road in Marsabit County due to heavy rains.
In a statement issued on Friday, KeNHA said the rains experienced in the county caused severe flooding, leading to the impassable condition of the highway.
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"We advise motorists to utilise alternative routes until the rains subside to ensure everybody's safety," KeNHA stated.
The authority further said traffic flow would only resume after a comprehensive assessment and possible reinstatement of any damaged sections of the road, as part of the ongoing Routine Maintenance and Spot Improvement Contract recently awarded.
KeNHA at the same time issued a flooding alert at the Mororo Area on the Nairobi - Garissa Road due to the rising waters at Tana River Bridge.
Flooding Alert: Mororo Area on Nairobi - Garissa Road
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) April 5, 2024
1/3 The Kenya National Highways Authority advises the public of flooding at Mororo area along the Nairobi - Garissa (A3) Road. This is due to the rising water level at the Tana River Bridge caused by ongoing rainfall. pic.twitter.com/X66ePM91jm
"The persisting rainfall portends further water rise which could affect other previously damaged road sections. Motorists are, therefore, urged to exercise caution as they approach Madogo, Konapunda, and Mororo sections of the A3 Road to Garissa," read the statement.
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