A series of road closures in Nairobi has been announced ahead of the Jubilee Insurance ‘Live Free’ race, set to take place on Sunday September 29, 2024.
The roads will be closed between 12am and 1pm, with significant road restrictions in place to accommodate the race.
According to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura), Lang’ata Road, Bunyala Road, Southern Bypass Haille Sellasie Avenue upto NHIF, Uhuru Highway from Haille Sellasie Avenue to Nyayo Stadium, Madaraka roundabout and the Nairobi West to Madaraka roundabout will be affected.
The authority further listed Masaba Road to Bunyala Road and Donbosco roundabout to Hill Park Hotel as other routes that will be used.
“This is due to the Grand Nairobi Bike Race scheduled to take place on Sunday 29th September 2024. We urge motorists to use alternative routes and to follow guidelines by traffic police and marshals,” Kura said.
The cycling event is expected to bring together 2,500 elite cyclists from 21 countries including Ethiopia, Eritrea, USA, France and the East African Community.
The event will harness the freedom inherent in cycling to create awareness of practical steps individuals and the community at large can take for a well-rounded life.
In the main race, riders will cover a distance of 60 km in four laps.
After the 4th lap, the participants will head to the start/finish line.
The organisers, Jubilee Health Insurance, said they will provide a one-day insurance cover for race-related injuries.
The premier international cycling event will bring together up to 2,500 elite cyclists from 21 countries including Ethiopia, Eritrea, USA, France and the East African Community for an intense and adrenaline-fuelled competition.
The event will use the freedom inherent in cycling to raise awareness of practical steps that individuals and the community at large can take to live a well-rounded life.
