The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has warned Nairobi residents living around Langata and Mombasa roads to expect heavy traffic congestion on their journey home on Monday, June 6.
KeNHA explained that disruptions in traffic flow around Nyayo Stadium would be occasioned by the event hosted by Azimio One Kenya, where presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga is expected to launch his manifesto.
The authority explained that the event was expected to be attended by dignitaries and thousands of supporters, hence a spike in both human and vehicle traffic around the stadium.
"Motorists are advised of traffic flow disruption along Mombasa road on the Nairobi bound and Mombasa bound side due to an ongoing meeting at Nyayo stadium," read the traffic advisory in part.
For logistical and security purposes, traffic officers will be forced to disrupt the flow of traffic to create a smooth path for the recently cleared presidential candidate, and his running mate to make their way in and out of the sports complex.
KeNHA added that there was a traffic pile-up on Mombasa Road following a fatal accident that happened next to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with the congestion stretching nearly five kilometres.
"There has been a fatal accident at the JKIA section which has caused traffic build-up towards Syokimau. Police are on the ground to ensure resumption of smooth flow of traffic," the statement read in part.
Motorists have been advised to use the expressway to beat the traffic in the undercarriage. Other alternative routes include Outering Road and ICD road for those heading out of town and the Southern Bypass for those heading to town.
The construction of the expressway and an overpass at the T-Mall roundabout on Mombasa and Lang'ata road respectively reduced the lane capacity in some sections of the two roads.
In a bid to escape traffic, public service vehicles (PSVs) opted to use the elevated roadway. However, the operators slightly adjust the fares upwards for the commuters who are willing to save time.
While the public raised questions after a 33-seater matatu was spotted on the roadway, Moja Expressway, the company managing the 27-kilometre road clarified that PSVs were allowed provided they paid the toll fees.
Since its official launch on a trial basis, the operator revealed that it registers up to 31,000 vehicles per week. The traffic menace that was once witnessed on the exits have also been dealt with.
