This will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and run until Sunday, August 11, 2024.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a four-day temporary traffic disruption along Mombasa Road this coming August.
KeNHA Director General Kungu Ndung’u on Wednesday, July 31 said the temporary interference will take place near Shell Petrol station next to Hilton Garden Inn.
According to Ndung’u, this will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and run until Sunday, August 11, 2024. The start and end times have however not been provided.
KeNHA’s logo on a major highway. /FILE
“The Kenya National Highways Authority wishes to notify the public that a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Shell Petrol Station, next to Hilton Garden Inn will experience traffic disruption along the Mombasa bound lanes from Wednesday, August 7, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024,” the DG said.
He explained that the temporary disruption is to allow for the construction of a mid-span footbridge foundation at the median between the service lane and the adjacent Mombasa-bound lane.
Owing to the exercise, motorists plying the route have been advised to follow guidelines as directed by the Authority.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan below and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site,” Ndung’u said.
The latest closure adds to a series of closures affecting the major highway, attributed to the rebuilding of Mombasa Road, which suffered damage due to the construction of the Nairobi Expressway.
With Mombasa Road being a crucial lifeline for transportation and commerce between Nairobi and Mombasa, any disruption in its accessibility could have significant ramifications for businesses and travellers alike.
Local residents and businesses have been asked to brace themselves for potential delays and diversions, with some expressing concerns over the impact on daily routines and commercial activities.
In February 2023, KeNHA said plans were underway to upgrade the old Mombasa Road to the standards of Nairobi Expressway in a Ksh24.8 billion project that would see new footbridges and pedestrian paths constructed.
