The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued an advisory to motorists plying along the Chemelil-Muhoroni Road.
In a statement, the highway authority noted that a portion of the road had been rendered impassable due to a heavy downpour.
The authority advised motorists to use alternative routes and assured them that the authority was working diligently to restore normalcy on the road
"A portion of the Chemelil - Muhoroni Road, located 2.5 kilometres from Chemelil, has been rendered impassable due to heavy rainfall from last night. This has disrupted traffic between Chemelil and Muhoroni. The Authority is diligently working to restore normalcy," the authority said.
Those heading to Muhoroni from Chemelil have been advised to use the Chemelil-Awasi-Kipsitet-Muhoroni route whereas those heading to Chemelil from Muhoroni have been asked to use the Muhoroni- Kipsitet- Awasi- Chemelil route.
"In the meantime, motorists are advised to use the following detours: Those travelling from Chemelil to Muhoroni could go through Chemelil- Awasi- Kipsitet- Muhoroni and those from Muhoroni to Chemelil could use the Muhoroni- Kipsitet- Awasi- Chemelil route," the authority said.
Traffic Advisory
A portion of the Chemelil - Muhoroni Road, located 2.5 kilometers from Chemelil, has been rendered impassable due to heavy rainfall from last night. This has disrupted traffic between Chemelil and Muhoroni. The Authority is diligently working to restore normalcy. pic.twitter.com/H2Ixih9gRf— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) November 6, 2023
The advisory by KeNHA comes days after the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning Kenyans of expected rains over the month.
In a statement, the weatherman noted that the rains would hit counties such as Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana, Embu, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Murang'a, Meru, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Nakuru, Narok, Migori, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Lamu, Tana-River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi and Mombasa.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily especially downstream. Residents are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows when raining to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. The strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages," the weatherman added.
