KeNHA announces temporary closure of Njoro-Mau Summit Road for 22 days

Lutta Njomo 12th October, 2025 01:31 AM

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the planned temporary closure of the Njoro-Mau Summit Road for 22 days.

In a notice on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the authority indicated that the road would be closed from Thursday, October 16, 2025, to Thursday, November 2025.

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The 22-day closure is meant to pave the way for pavement construction.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public that the Njoro-Mau Summit (B129) Road will be closed from Thursday, 16th October to Thursday, 6th November 2025, to allow for pavement reconstruction works,” the authority’s notice read in part.

The closure point is about 1 km past the Keringet Factory and 2 km before Molo Town.

Trucks barred from diversion

To manage traffic along that stretch, KeNHA informed motorists that a diversion has been identified, but trucks and lorries will not be allowed to use it due to a sharp curve.

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“A diversion has been identified for use during this period. However, due to a sharp restricted curve, lorries and long trucks will not be allowed to use it,” KeNHA made it clear.

“Motorists operating such vehicles are advised to use alternative routes.”

Alternative routes

Lorry and truck drivers heading to Molo and Mau Summit have been advised to use the Nakuru-Mau Summit (A8) Road via Kibunja Junction.

“KENHA appeals to all road users to follow the proposed traffic management plan for their safety.”

To allow smooth movement of vehicles, traffic marshals will be deployed along the stretch to guide and help truck drivers navigate the specified route.

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This is part of the government’s renewed efforts to complete various projects. From major highways to estate roads, contractors are back—marking a major turnaround after years of stalled projects.

For months, these same sites had fallen silent, contractors having pulled out because they were owed billions in unpaid government bills. That has since changed. This is after the government injected about Ksh175 billion into the road sector through a process called securitisation.