The Kenya National Highways Authority(KeNHA) has said it is working closely with traffic police to manage traffic disruption on the A8 road from Mlolongo to James Guchuru.
In a statement, KeNHA noted that the ongoing rains have created further constrictions as the relocation works in some instances have interfered with the existing side drainage leading to blockage.
“The ongoing rains have interfered with the existing side drainage causing ponding of water along certain locations on the road, further constricting the trafficked lane closure that were programmed,” read part of the statement.
According to KeNHA, they have initiated improvement works at locations such as Nyayo Stadium roundabout to ensure the drainage remains free flowing at all affected locations.
This comes a few weeks after KENHA was on the spot over the poorly condoned off section of Mombasa Road by the contractor using a tape.
Following the heavy downpour, the tape was soaked exposing motorists to danger at Nyayo Stadium.
The off section is to pave way for the ongoing construction of the Nairobi Expressway along Mombasa road.
The construction has brought about traffic jams affecting those using the Mombasa road, Uhuru and Waiyaki way routes.
The authority urged motorists to follow traffic management plans and road signs, as well as to seek alternate routes until a safe, reliable road network is found.
The construction has also brought about relocation of utilities such as water pipes and power lines has resulted in disruption of traffic flow along the highway.