Traffic Along Nairobi-Nakuru Forces KeNHA To Announce 3 Alternative Routes
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has asked motorists on the Nairobi-Nakuru route to be patient and adhere to lane discipline for their own and other road users’ safety.
In a declaration made on Friday, December 20, KeNHA Director General Kung’u Ndung’u stated that the traffic jam only affected the Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha roads.
While speaking to Kenyans, the KeNHA CEO recommended drivers take alternate routes such as Naivasha-Njabini-Olkalou-Dundori-Lanet-Nakuru.
Other alternate routes proposed by the Authority included the Flyover-Njabini-Olkalou-Dundori-Lanet-Nakuru route and the Ngong-Suswa-Narok-Mau Narok-Nakuru highway.
Travel advisory along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway pic.twitter.com/7buUhRIUwy
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) December 20, 2024
“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 declaration came hours after St John Ambulance reported a traffic jam on the Limuru-Maai Mahiu section, as well as between Kimende and the Flyover.
Videos and photographs posted on X show traffic at a halt when vehicles collided, obstructing the approaching lane and rendering 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.
Are you stuck in traffic along Nakuru Highway? Well, some motorists didn't observe lane discipline, leading to traffic congestion. St John Ambulance team has camped at Karai area sensitizing motorists and passengers on the need to observe traffic regulations in partnership with… pic.twitter.com/Q7mjEmeibJ
— St John Ambulance Kenya (@StJohnKenya) December 20, 2024
TRAFFIC ALERT
— St John Ambulance Kenya (@StJohnKenya) December 20, 2024
There is heavy traffic congestion along Nairobi Nakuru Highway between Kimende and Flyover and also along Limuru – Maimahiu stretch. Avoid area if you can. #HappyHolidays pic.twitter.com/IsUOhLTZot
KeNHA’s announcement comes a day after Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi instructed police officers to crack down on unsafe automobiles and enforce traffic laws.
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In a press statement, Mudavadi stated that the increased patrols will be done to discourage reckless driving and speeding, as well as to prevent unlicensed and overloaded Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from functioning.
“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),” Mudavadi stated.
“This will help to ensure that only safe vehicles are on the road. Heightened action against illegal and unlicensed PSVs to prevent them from operating as passenger transport vehicles,” he added.
“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.”
Traffic Along Nairobi-Nakuru Forces KeNHA To Announce 3 Alternative Routes
