Nakuru-Eldoret highway reopened after repair of sinkhole by KeNHA
The Nakuru-Eldoret Highway has been reopened by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) after hours of diverted traffic following the development of a sinkhole.
A notice shared on their social media indicated that the flow has been restored and the Nakuru-bound carriage (A8) is working, and the safety of road users is assured.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) seeks to notify the public that the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the Nakuru – Eldoret (A8) Road has been opened and traffic flow restored. The road is now safe from any further water and geological action.
The Authority shall continue monitoring the behavior of the product upstream of the road to ensure the safety of all road users,” KeNHA has announced.
This comes after earlier yesterday, KeNHA had issued a traffic advisory announcing the closure of the busy highway after a sinkhole developed at the Eveready Roundabout in Nakuru.
“This evening, the Kenya National Highways Authority closed the Nakuru-bound carriageway of the Nakuru – Eldoret (A8) Road at Eveready Roundabout following the formation of a sinkhole on the road.
KeNHA is working around the clock to ensure normal traffic flow is restored. Motorists are advised to exercise caution as they approach the area and follow directions from traffic police and marshals to ensure the safety of all road users,” the statement reads
The sudden ground collapse raised concerns about geological stability in the area and the potential risks to motorists, prompting swift action by engineers and traffic marshals.
With traffic now restored, KeNHA has assured the public that continuous monitoring of the affected section will remain a top priority.
The Authority emphasized that experts will keep watch over the product upstream of the road to detect any unusual activity that could compromise road safety.
