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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of a section of the Eldoret Bypass on Saturday, November 21, 2026. 

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of a section of the Eldoret Bypass on Saturday, November 21, 2026. 

In a statement on Sunday, November 15, KeNHA said the section of the bypass between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa will be closed from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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The authority explained that the closure will facilitate the second edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to inform the public of a scheduled temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) Road Section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa, through Kapseret and Simat. 

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“The closure is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6.00 am to 3.00 pm. This is to allow for the 2nd Edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event to take place,” the statement read. 

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KeNHA advised motorists plying the affected section to take an alternative route through Cheplaskei – Uganda Road (Eldoret City) – Maili Tisa Road.

“Motorists plying this route are advised to use the Cheplaskei – Uganda Road (Eldoret City) - Maili Tisa Road as an alternative route,” KeNHA stated. 

Further, the authority urged motorists to exercise caution and comply with temporary traffic signs and other traffic control measures put in place during the closure.

This comes days after KeNHA announced traffic disruptions at Kihunguro along the Thika Superhighway.

KeNHA explained that the Thika-bound service lanes at the section will be closed from November 15 to December 20 to allow for the assembly and hoisting of a bridge.

Consequently, the traffic from Nairobi to Thika will be diverted around the Shell fuelling station during the aforementioned period. 

"The Nairobi - Thika traffic will be directed to use the diversion via Shell Petrol Station back to the highway or behind Shell Petrol Station to re-join Thika Superhighway as an alternative route during this period," the Authority announced.

KeNHA advised motorists using Thika Road to exercise caution around the work areas, follow the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.