KeNHA's Advice to Motorists After Multiple Accidents Along Southern Bypass

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has asked motorists using the Southern Bypass to exercise caution following multiple accidents.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 4, KeNHA explained that there is ongoing maintenance work along the Southern Bypass which includes surface dressing of the road, which is critical in sealing cracks that emerge as bitumen ages.

“Motorists are advised to heed to the signage installed along the road warning of ongoing works and fresh, loose chippings. It is unfortunate that despite the signage, a number of motorists do not comply with the speed limits,” read the statement in part.

The road agency also noted that the maintenance contractor installed bumps made of quarry to slow down motorists and safeguard the completed works.

“High speeds, through fresh section of chippings, would lead to loss of chippings thereby compromising the quality of the finished section. Besides, any attempt to brake a vehicle at high speeds would lead to skidding,” KeNHA stated.

The Authority announced that it has installed a speed camera along the road to monitor traffic.

KeNHA also offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones through accidents along the southern bypass.

“The Authority wishes to convey sincere condolences to the bereaved families and promises to walk with them during this difficult period of mourning their beloved ones as we wish those injured quick recovery,” the authority stated.

The statement comes after Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s visit to the road following an uproar from Kenyans about the new bumps installed along the bypass.

“I am on site I will revert,” the Transport CS said in a statement on his X account.