KeNHA Closes Migori Footbridge Indefinitely After Flood Damage

According to KeNHA, the rising waters washed away the gabion protection on the upstream side of the bridge, leaving the footbridge cut off and dangerously suspended. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has indefinitely closed the Migori Footbridge along the Isebania–Sare (A1) Road starting February 23, 2026, due to severe damage from rising floodwaters in the Migori River.

The rising waters washed away protective gabions, leaving the footbridge structurally compromised and dangerous.
KeNHA, headed by Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, advises pedestrians to use the main motorized traffic bridge during the closure.
The closure coincides with widespread flooding in the region, displacing hundreds of families and submerging homes and farms, with emergency response teams deployed.

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