Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Closed as KeNHA Warns of Disruption on Mai Mahiu-Narok Road
Motorists and travellers have been advised to remain cautious, follow official traffic updates, and avoid flooded sections of the road to ensure their safety...
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The Nairobi-Mombasa Highway experienced significant disruptions on Saturday after River Sultan Hamud burst its banks following heavy rainfall, causing extensive traffic jams. Separately, the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road was also affected by heavy rains and silt deposits, leading to closures and advisories from KeNHA.
- The Nairobi-Mombasa Highway closure near Sultan Hamud led to traffic queues stretching for several kilometres, impacting vital cargo transport.
- KeNHA is working to reopen the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road, which has been blocked due to silt deposits caused by continuous rainfall.
- Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes, including the Makindu-Wote-Machakos route for the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway and the Ngong-Suswa Road for the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road.
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