Motorists Cautioned of Passenger Plane on Thika Road

Transport is likely to be affected across major highways in Nairobi after a transporter announced transportation of a major abnormal load.

The load is set to be transported from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIA) through the Eastern Bypass and Thika Road.

The load, a passenger plane donated by the national carrier to Mangu High Schools for study purposes, will be transported on Sunday, January 12. 

Road users have been advised to exercise caution when approaching the convoy to avoid any cases of accidents.

Major roads to be affected include Mombasa Road, Airport North Road, Eastern Bypass, and Thika Road joining Mang’u National School.

”Special care is required before overtaking. The load will follow through, JKIA, Eastern Bypass, Thika Road  Mang’u on January 12, 2025,” read part of the warning notice.

”To all road users, please exercise extra care and caution when approaching this convoy. Let’s ensure a safe journey for everyone!” it added.

The load is set to be transported using a long hauler truck and will have a warning chase car leading the outage, warning other road users and another one trailing it.

However, the mover did not give the dimensional specifications of the truck to help other motorists anticipate the amount of space to give the load.

The load is, however, unlikely to disrupt transport significantly, as most of the roads along its route have dual carriageways. Additionally, minimal traffic is expected since the transportation is scheduled for the weekend.

Abnormal loads are often common sightings in Kenya. In most cases, notices are always issued when a company wants to transport heavy metallic or steel objects such as boats, ships, planes, military equipment, and bulky construction equipment.

Consequently, the load transportation is expected to capture the attention of motorists as it makes its way through affected towns, causing brief standstills and disruptions.

Road users should prepare for potential delays as the convoy progresses. Flyovers and underpasses may require special interventions, including coordination with traffic police.