The Kenya National Highway Authority has temporarily closed Mai Mahiu -Narok Highway.
The closure was prompted by a crack that has reportedly occurred along the ways.
“KeNHA would like to notify motorists and the general public about the closure of Mai Mahiu – Narok Highway.’
“This closure has been occasioned by a severe crack that has occured six (6) Kilometres from Mai Mahiu Town towards Mai Mahiu, cutting across the road and thus rendering the road unsafe to motorists.” A statement from KeNHA reads.
The cause of the crack, KeNHA says, has not been established, though preliminary reports attribute it to the ongoing rains.
Further, the area has in the past been affected by similar earth movements.
KeNHA note that it has embarked on restoration works at the affected area, and that all road users plying the Mai Mahiu – Narok route are advised to use the following alternative routes:
- Narok – Kisiriri – Mau Summit – Njoro turn off (B18) Road, to join Nakuru and other destinations.
- Narok – Bomet – Kaplong (B6) Road and connect to Kaplong – Kericho (B7) Road.
KeNHA says the Authority is working round the clock to restore the damaged section of the road. More updates will follow in due course.
