KeNHA blames lane indiscipline for Nairobi-Nakuru Highway gridlock
The congestion, which began Thursday night, was worsened by lane indiscipline and heavy traffic from the NYS pass-out parade in Gilgil. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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KeNHA has advised motorists on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway to use alternative routes due to a major traffic jam between Naivasha and Kikopey. The congestion, which began Thursday night, was exacerbated by lane indiscipline and heavy traffic from the NYS pass-out parade in Gilgil.
- KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping to ease congestion.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority, KeNHA, stated the congestion developed around 2030 hrs yesterday.
- Recommended alternative routes include Gilgil – Ol Kalou – Dundori Lanet for travelers from Gilgil, and Flyover Njambini – Ol Kalou – Dundori Lanet for those from Nairobi.
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