Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway Closed After Crack Cuts Along the Road

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of the Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway.

In a statement on Sunday, KeNHA said the busy highway was closed following the discovery of a severe crack six kilometers from Mai Mahiu town.

The agency pointed out that the crack cuts across the road, making it dangerous for motorists to use.

KeNHA said the cause of the crack could not be immediately established though preliminary reports attribute it to the ongoing rains.

Further, the area has in the past been affected by similar earth movements.

As KeNHA embarks on restoration works in the affected area, all road users plying the Mai Mahiu-Narok route are advised to use the following alternative routes.

· Narok - Kisiriri - Mau Summit - Njoro turn off (B18) Road, to join Nakuru and other destinations.

·     Narok - Bomet - Kaplong (B6) Road and connect to Kaplong - Kericho (B7) Road.