Kenya National Highways Authority has closed Athi River-Namanga road at the Kimalat area following floods.
The announcement was made by KeNHA Director General Kung’u Ndung’u on Wednesday.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority regrets to inform the public of the closure of Athi River – Namanga Road (A2) at Kimalat area,” Ndungu said.
He explained that the closure was occasioned by flooding caused by overnight downpour which led to River Kimalat breaking its banks.
KeNHA further warned that alternative routes through earth roads are equally flooded.
“The Authority cautions road users against any attempts to use these affected areas in the interest of their safety,” KeNHA warned.
The authority has also ordered the closure of Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift.
The section between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University, for Thika Bound traffic has been closed following flooding.
“Motorists heading to Thika may use Kiambu Road and turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru and vise versa. We will continue to monitor the water levels and advise when the water subsides,” KeNHA said.
KeNHA also announced the partial closure of several roads within Nairobi and Kiambu counties over flooding.
The affected roads are; Enterprise Road, Eastern bypass and Thika bypass.
Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Way) was also flooded on Wednesday morning.
Kenyans have been advised to use alternative routes.
