The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has closed down the UN Avenue in Runda indefinitely.
According to the authority, the situation between Ruaka Road roundabout and Magnolia Close has necessitated the closure.
This is due to the heavy rainfall recorded on Sunday, May 5 at night that has caused the water levels to rise beyond navigation levels.
"The Kenya Urban Roads Authority regrets to inform the public that UN-Avenue, Runda has been closed due to the rising water levels on the road following the heavy downpour experienced last night," KURA announced.
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"The sections affected are between off Ruaka Road roundabout and Magnolia close. (The Lord Erroll Restaurant). We are closely monitoring the situation and will update on the progress," KURA added.
The road is mostly used by diplomats working at the United Nations and others in the neighbouring embassies. It is also used by various public service vehicles connecting various parts of the city to Runda, Village Market, and Banana among other areas.
However, KURA urged the motorists to find alternative routes due to the water level situation that has rendered the UN Avenue impassable.
"We urge Motorists to use alternative routes and exercise caution," the authority insisted.
Sections of Thika Road have also experienced rising water levels which have hindered the smooth flow of traffic. Mombasa Road around General Motors and Imara Daima have also experienced the same problem.
However, the National Transport and Safety Authority has implored motorists to exercise caution while driving through the rainwater.
