The government on Saturday, December 21, 2019, issued a notice to the public stating that a road in Nairobi would be closed.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced that a section of Mbagathi Way, Nairobi would be closed for four days, beginning Friday, December 27, to Monday, December 30, from 6 am to 6 pm.
KURA explained that the closure would enable contractors to demolish the Mbagathi Way footbridge in preparation for the construction of a modern one.
The closure of the road is expected to affect motorists using adjacent routes including the Mtongwe Road and parts of Ngong Road.
"Traffic coming from Lang'ata Road through Mbagathi Way to divert at Mbagathi, join Mtongwe Road and proceed to Mbaruk Road before joining Muchai Drive which joins Ngong Road at Coptic Hospital," the notice read.
It further called for those travelling to Ngong Town via Ngong Road to proceed up to City Mortuary Roundabout, exit at to join Ngong Road again, and then drive up to Muchai Drive diversion.
"Proceed through Mbaruk Road then Mtongwe Road up to Mbagathi Road which links with Mbagathi Way," it warned.
Motorists using Valley Road and those from Kenyatta National Hospital are also advised to use the same navigations provided by the agency.
KURA called upon all driver to stick to the routes provided to avoid inconveniencing both themselves and the workers at the scene.
"Motorists are requested to use alternative routes as directed by traffic marshalls. We apologize for any inconveniences that may be caused as we endeavour to provide efficient urban network," KURA concluded.
