Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) have issued a traffic advisory informing Kenyans that sections of Uhuru Highway, Parliament Road, and Aerodrome Road will be closed on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
In a notice shared, the road authority noted that the road closure will be witnessed from 6 am to 2 pm.
This, according to KURA, is meant to pave way for the Grand Nairobi Bike Race which will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes as provided by traffic marshalls during the event.
"Please note that sections of Uhuru Highway, Parliament Road, Aerodrome Road and Parliament Road will be closed on Sunday, 26th November 2023 as from 6AM till 2PM. This is due to the Grand Nairobi Bike Race schedule to take place at KICC, Nairobi. We urge motorists to use alternative routes as guided by traffic marshalls present during the event," the notice shared on Thursday, November 23, reads in parts.
Join us this Sunday 26th November, 2023 at KICC as we race and cycle around Nairobi city in a bid to promote safe cycling and providing a better Non Motorized Transport Infrastructure. KURA is a key sponsor that enables the attainment of a Transformed Urban Mobility. Don't miss!… pic.twitter.com/KCU6Pth8TV
— Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) (@KURAroads) November 23, 2023
Earlier, the road agency which is the key sponsor of the event, announced that the function is meant to promote safe cycling and provide better non-motorised transport infrastructure.
"Join us this Sunday 26th November, 2023 at KICC as we race and cycle around Nairobi city in a bid to promote safe cycling and providing a better Non Motorized Transport Infrastructure. KURA is a key sponsor that enables the attainment of a Transformed Urban Mobility. Don't miss!" KURA added.
Join us this Sunday 26th November, 2023 at KICC as we race and cycle around Nairobi city in a bid to promote safe cycling and providing a better Non Motorized Transport Infrastructure. KURA is a key sponsor that enables the attainment of a Transformed Urban Mobility. Don't miss!… pic.twitter.com/KCU6Pth8TV
— Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) (@KURAroads) November 23, 2023
