The Kenya National Highways Authority KeNHA has come into an agreement to temporarily close the Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University for Thika Bound Traffic.
The closure of the road was reached upon after the heavy downpour that was witnessed last night in Nairobi County. It rained throughout the night and the floods caused a lot of havoc in that road.
The Kenya National Highways Authority has cautioned the users of Thika Road to desist from the Kahawa Sukari drift because it poses a lot of threats and security issues. The road is thoroughly flooded and it can easily cause more damage to the individuals who may want to use that road.
The Kenya National Highways Authority has also told the public that they will keep posting if there are any changes. The authority is waiting to check if the water levels will go down so that they can inform people accordingly.
They also provided alternative routes for the road users. The authority advised the motorists who are heading to Thika to use Kiambu road and then turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to inform the public of a temporary closure the Thika Superhighway, at the Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University, for Thika Bound traffic.
This follows flooding of the drift due to an overnight heavy downpour.
The Authority cautions road users against any attempts to use this section of the road in the interest of their safety.
Motorists heading to Thika may use Kiambu Road and turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru and vice versa.
We will continue to monitor the water levels and advise when the water subsides.
The Authority remains committed to ensure seamless connectivity to facilitate safe passage of goods and services for economic prosperity.” Read the Public Notice.