KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure Of Eldoret-Nakuru Highway Over Flooding

• The ongoing floods in the country have rendered a majority of roads impassable after being swept away by floods
• On Thursday, May 2, Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) announced the closure of the Eldoret- Nakuru Road at Timboroa market after a storm destroyed the road
• Motorists have been advised to use alternative roads for their own safety and that of other road users in the area

Motorists using the Nakuru-Eldoret Road have been advised to use an alternative route for their safety.

In a statement by the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA), a section of the said road has shown signs of collapsing.

Has Eldoret-Nakuru Highway been closed?

KENHA, in turn, on Thursday, May 2, announced the closure of the road around Timboroa Market after morning heavy rains.

"KENHA regrets to notify the public of the closure of the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Road at Timboroa Market. This follows the destruction by storm water this morning which left a section of the road exhibiting signs of a possible collapse," KENHA stated.

The authority advised users to use the Timboroa diversion with caution for traffic to flow and avoid overlapping, to avoid causing unnecessary traffic.

"Motorists have been rerouted to diversions within the Timboroa area. All road users are requested to exercise caution, avoid overlapping, and follow directions from traffic marshals to ensure smooth flow of traffic," KENHA further stated.

KENHA said its directives to ensure efficient connectivity to facilitate the safe delivery of passage of goods and services.

What are other roads closed by KURA?

On Wednesday, May 1 Kenya Urban Roads Authority announced the closure of major roads in the country's capital, after heavy rains on Tuesday night flooded the roads impassable.

Among the roads was the Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari section.

Earlier on KURA closed several roads in Nairobi after being marooned by floods.

What to know about floods

• The distressing video of Kitengela woman in her house after floods marooned the area on. Wednesday, May 1, went viral on social media
• As Kenyans grapple with the adverse effects of floods, death by floods hit 179 as of Wednesday, May 1, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura
• In the quest to boost Kenya Red Cross in rescuing Kenyans affected by floods, President William Ruto ordered the Military to provide their humanitarian service.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Eldoret-Nakuru Highway over

KeNHA announces closure of Nakuru - Eldoret Road at Timboroa market