Kenya National Highways Authority has announced the reopening of the closed Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Timboroa.
The road had been rendered impassable following heavy rains that weakened a section of the road leaving it exhibiting signs of a possible collapse.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority is pleased to inform the public that the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Highway is open to traffic,” KeNHA said in a notice.
“This follows the completion of remedial works at Timboroa.”
While announcing the closure of the road, KeNHA cautioned road users against any attempts to use it for safety reasons.
KeNHA advised motorists to use Nakuru-Eldama Ravine-Eldoret and Mau Summit-Kisumu as alternatives.
“Motorists have been rerouted to diversions within the Timboroa area,” the authority said in a statement.
“All road users are requested to exercise caution, avoid overlapping and follow directions from traffic marshals to ensure smooth flow of traffic,” KeNHA said.
The heavy rains pounding the region have caused huge destruction of road infrastructure with several roads across the country rendered impassable.
KeNHA has however swung into action numerous times to ensure traffic normalcy resumes.
