Kenha to temporarily close Mombasa Road between Salama, Sultan Hamud

The closure is to allow for highway maintenance works at the section.

In Summary
  • The closure will start from Sunday, June 23, 2024, at midnight to Monday July 1, 2024, at 6am.
  • The affected area is 11km from Salama towards Mombasa and 10km from Sultan Hamud towards Nairobi.
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has announced a temporary closure of Mombasa Road, Mombasa bound lanes between Salama and Sultan Hamud.

The closure will start from Sunday, June 23, 2024, at midnight to Monday July 1, 2024, at 6am.

The affected area is 11km from Salama towards Mombasa and 10km from Sultan Hamud towards Nairobi.

The closure is to allow for highway maintenance works at the section.

Kenha said one lane will be closed while the other will remain in operation.

"Throughout the closure period, Nairobi bound traffic will use the diversion while Mombasa bound traffic will use the operational lane on the carriageway," the Authority said.

Kenha urged all motorists intending to use Mombasa Road (A8) Mombasa bound lanes on this section are further advised to approach the affected section with caution.

"Follow the traffic signs and guidance in place as shall be directed by Police and Traffic Marshalls on site," Kenha said.

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