Editor's Review

 The closure is to allow for the highway to undergo maintenance works along the section.


A section of the Mombasa-bound carriageway will be closed on Tuesday, July 11, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced.

In a notice seen by Nairobi Leo, the four-day closure of the road will begin 10pm Tuesday and end on Sunday morning.

The closure is to allow for the highway to undergo maintenance works along the section.

"The Kenya National Highway Authority wishes to inform the public that there will be a temporary closure of a section of the Mombasa-bound carriageway between Mlolongo(near expressway exit) to Athi River Interchange from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10.00pm to 4.30am," KeNHA said.

The traffic will be diverted to share one adjacent lane of the dual carriageway.

The Mombasa-bound carriageway between Mlolongo(near the expressway exit) to the Athi River Interchange is to be closed.

Motorists using the road have been asked corporate with traffic officers and marshalls to ensure smooth flow during the period.

"Motorists are advised to approach the section with caution and to follow traffic signs and guidance as directed by traffic marshall and police," they said.

Normal service shall be restored fault upon the completion of works at 4.30am.