KENHA Temporarily Closes Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway After Cracks Emerged Across the Road

The Kenya National Highways Authority has closed the busy Mau Mahiu-Narok highway which has been affected by earth movements before.

According to the Highways Authority the decision was arrived at after severe cracks emerged six (6) kilometers from Mai Mahiu town towards Mai Mahiu cutting across the road and rendering it unsafe for use by motorists.

KENHA has further indicated that the restoration work begins immediately to ensure that the busy highway is open for road users in the shortest time possible.

The cracks have been attributed to the ongoing heavy rainfall pounding major parts of the country.

However, road users have been advised to use the following alternative routes before the major highway is re-opened.

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.