The ongoing construction of the Nairobi Expressway and relocation of utilities such as water pipes and power lines has resulted in disruption of traffic flow along the highway.
The Kenya National Highways Authority said it is working jointly with police to restore normalcy on the A8 road from Mlolongo to James Guchuru.
KeNHA noted that the ongoing rains have created further constrictions as the relocation works in some instances have interfered with the existing side drainage leading to blockage.
“We take note of the public concerns and wish to inform you that we are working closely with the Traffic Police to manage the situation to minimise the inconveniences currently being experienced by road users and motorists,” read part of the statement.
Following this, KeNHA has initiated improvement works at locations such as Nyayo Stadium roundabout to ensure the drainage remains free flowing at all affected locations.
This comes as a section of the Uhuru Highway along the Mombasa Road remains closed between the Bunyala and Nyayo Stadium Roundabout.
The closure was to facilitate the construction of the Expressway project along Mombasa Road.
According to the notice that had been issued by the authority, the 21-day period closure of the section of the road will elapse on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
The Nairobi Expressway which is a 27.1 km highway starts from Mlolongo through Uhuru Highway and terminating at James Gichuru Road in Westlands.
The project had earlier been estimated to take two years.
In March this year, Transport CS James Macharia said that the Sh60 billion highway was 33 per cent complete.
