Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has temporarily closed a section of Nairobi’s Southern Bypass for vehicles heading toward Ole Sereni after an accident occurred on the morning of Friday, April 24.
The road agency confirmed the closure in the area between Thogoto and Dagoretti interchanges near Karinde.
Motorists have been warned to expect traffic delays along the affected section, with KeNHA recommending they adjust their travel plans as a multiagency team of emergency responders works to restore normal conditions.
“KeNHA wishes to notify motorists that the Nairobi Southern Bypass (Ole Sereni-bound), between Thogoto and Dagoretti Interchanges near Karinde, has been temporarily closed following a road traffic accident earlier this morning,” stated the notice.
“Traffic delays are expected along the affected section, and motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.”
Due to the disruption, the Kikuyu-Mutuini-Dagoretti (C63 Road) is being used as an alternative route, and drivers are urged to cooperate with traffic marshals and enforcement officers on the section.
“KeNHA assures all road users that we are working around the clock to restore normal traffic flow and ensure the safety of motorists.”
The disruption was reportedly caused along the busy Gitaru stretch.
Early reports indicate that a lorry that had broken down by the roadside was struck from behind by another truck, with preliminary evidence suggesting brake failure as the likely cause of the collision.
One person has died while another sustained serious injuries in the crash.
The deceased was identified as a mechanic who was working on the stalled lorry at the time of the impact.
Emergency rescuers worked to clear the road section as major traffic snarl-ups occurred on both outbound and incoming traffic.