The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the reopening of the Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University, following a temporary closure.
In a notice issued on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024, KeNHA informed the public of the section’s reopening for Thika-bound traffic.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority is pleased to inform the public that the Thika Superhighway at Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University is now open for Thika-bound traffic,” KeNHA stated.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 1, KeNHA informed the public of the section’s reopening for Thika-bound traffic.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority is pleased to inform the public that the Thika Superhighway at Kahawa Sukari drift between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University is now open for Thika-bound traffic,” KeNHA stated.
Having been closed earlier due to flooding, the road authority assured motorists that the section is now safe for use by Thika-bound traffic.
“The previous temporary closure due to flooding has been lifted, and road users can now access this section safely. The Authority thanks you for your cooperation and patience,” KeNHA conveyed.
Prior to the reopening, KeNHA had cautioned motorists against using the section due to safety concerns.
“The Authority cautions road users against any attempts to use this section of the road in the interest of their safety,” emphasized KeNHA.
The authority had advised motorists heading to Thika to use Kiambu Road and turn off to the Northern Bypass to Ruiru and vice versa.
Massive flooding
Kenya has registered heavy rain since mid-March but downpours have intensified over the past week, leading to mass flooding.
Several roads across the country have also been closed as a result of the devastating floods that have caused massive damage to transport infrastructure.
The Ministry of Education on Monday announced that all primary and secondary schools would postpone the start of the new school term for one week until May 6, 2024, because of floods.
“The devastating effects of the rains in some of the schools are so severe that it will be imprudent to risk the lives of learners and staff before water-tight measures are put in place to ensure adequate safety for all affected school communities,” Education CS Ezekiel Machogu asserted.
