The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption on a section of Waiyaki Way that links with the Southern and Western Bypass.
In a notice on Wednesday, November 14, KeNHA disclosed that the traffic disruption will be experienced at the Gitaru interchange due to scheduled road works.
The authority maintained that the section will be closed from Tuesday, November 19, to Thursday, December 19.
"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption at Gitaru interchange on A8 (Waiyaki Way) and Southern Bypass to Western Bypass.
“This is due to scheduled road works for construction of the Right-Hand Side (RHS) Carriageway between Southern Bypass and Western Bypass, from Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to Thursday, December 19, 2024,” KeNHA stated.
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The authority advised motorists to follow the above traffic management plan and also cooperate with traffic officers on the site.
The temporary closure comes even as KeNHA shared the progress of the construction of the Gitaru interchange.
In an update on November 12, the authority intimated that upon completion, the interchange will foster faster commuting and easier access to the various intersections.
"The construction of Gitaru Interchange is taking shape. This is a major interchange that will link the Southern Bypass, Western Bypass, and A8 Road, delivering seamless connectivity and enhanced road safety.
"Upon completion, the interchange promises faster commuting, easier access of the various intersections, and general growth for Nairobi and beyond," KeNHA explained.
