KeNHA Announces 3 Alternative Routes Amid Traffic Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has advised motorists plying the Nairobi-Nakuru highway to exercise patience and observe lane discipline for their safety and that of other road users.

KeNHA Director General Kung’u Ndung’u in his announcement on Friday, December 20, revealed that the traffic snarl-up only affected the Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru Road and the Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road.

The KeNHA boss, while addressing Kenyans, urged motorists to use alternative roads including the Naivasha-Njabini-Olkalou-Dundori-Lanet-Nakuru route.

Other alternative roads suggested by the Authority included the Flyover-Njabini-Olkalou-Dundori-Lanet-Nakuru route and the Ngong-Suswa-Narok-Mau Narok-Nakuru highway.

“The Authority, with the support of traffic police, are at hand to give the necessary guidance and traffic control for a smooth flow in a bid to ensure you reach your destinations safely and without delays,” KeNHA noted.

KeNHA’s announcement comes hours after St John Ambulance indicated that there was a traffic snarl-up along the Limuru-Maai Mahiu stretch and also between Kimende and Flyover.

Videos and images obtained by Kenyans.co.ke depicted traffic at a standstill as vehicles overlapped, blocking the oncoming lane and making it inaccessible.

“Traffic alert! There is heavy traffic congestion along the Nairobi Nakuru Highway between Kimende and Flyover and also along the Limuru-Maaimahiu stretch. Avoid the area if you can,” St John Ambulance wrote.

KeNHA’s announcement comes a day after Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi directed police officers to conduct a crackdown on unworthy road vehicles and ensure compliance with traffic rules.

In a statement to the press, Mudavadi noted that the enhanced patrols would be conducted to discourage reckless driving, and speed violations and to prevent unlicensed and overloaded Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from operating.

“I direct strict enforcement of vehicle roadworthiness regulations, including ensuring that all PSVs have valid road service licenses (either for long-distance or commuter routes). This will help to ensure that only safe vehicles are on the road,” Mudavadi stated.

“Heightened action against illegal and unlicensed PSVs to prevent them from operating as passenger transport vehicles. Such vehicles should not be allowed to carry passengers, as they do not meet the required standards for passenger safety as stipulated in the NTSA (Operation of PSV) Regulations of 2014,” he added.