KeNHA Announces Opening of Key Highway After Closure
Despite opening the highway, KeNHA has warned drivers to exercise caution while moving across the section and cooperate with traffic officers to avoid road-related incidents...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has reopened the Iten-Kabarnet Road after it was closed for days due to a landslide near Kolol. The disruption affected traffic flow along this crucial transport corridor.
- The road was cleared and reopened on Tuesday, May 5, following extensive work by engineers.
- KeNHA managed the clearance and reopening of the affected section.
- The landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, had rendered the road impassable since April 29.
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