The Kenya National Highways Authority – KeNHA has announced the closure of a section of the Tegla Lorupe Road in Nairobi for a week from Monday September 25 to Monday, October 2.
In a notice dated September 25, KeNHA noted that the 7-day closure of the road will be an everyday activity for the said days.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the Public that there will be temporary closure of a section of the Tegla Lorupe Road between Moses Tanui Road junction (Tuffsteel) and Cosmas Ndeti Road junction from 25th September 2023 to 2nd October 2023, all days inclusive,” read the statement.
Additionally, KeNHA said it will close the road temporarily to allow for construction of culvert.
“This is to allow for the construction of a cross culvert to collect storm water from Mombasa Road to solve the perennial flooding at the location,” the statement read.
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KeNHA gives Alternative Routes
However, KeNHA gave motorists two alternatives for motorists accessing Imara Daima.
“Motorists accessing Imara Daima and adjacent Estates are advised to turn right to Moses Tanui Road junction at Tuffsteel behind Imara Daima Mall and head straight and turn left to Cosmas Ndeti Road,” the statement read.
Subsequently, the second option was for the motorists to stay on the route and be ready to follow the signs as guided by traffic Marshal
“Motorists are also advised to approach the section with caution and to follow the traffic signs and guidance as directed by traffic Marshall and Police,” the statement added.
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El Nino rains warning
The notice came days after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja outlined several measures aimed at reducing the negative effects of El Nino rains as was projected by the Kenya Meteorological Department in September 11.
Moreover, Sakaja had identified the key contributor to foreseeable problems in the city to be poorly maintained and blocked drainage system.
However, there were concerns over lack of preparedness from the county government despite warnings of the impending El Nino.
According to the weatherman, the country will experience El Nino rains for three months from October to December.
