23 Jun 2017 | 10:45 AM UTC
Kenya: Road closures in Nairobi June 24-25
Officials announce road closures in Nairobi from June 24-25; major transportation delays expected
Event
Officials in Nairobi have issued a warning over expected traffic congestion in the city from Saturday, June 24, until Sunday, June 25. A number of roads, including Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway, University Way, and Kenyatta Avenue will be closed starting at 18:00 (local time) on June 24. Vehicles will be diverted to take alternative routes during the road closures, which are intended to facilitate the transportation of cable wires, transformers, and other materials to the Cathedral Kenya Power Station along the Uhuru highway.
Advice
Individuals are advised to plan ahead for potential transportation delays, and avoid the above mentioned roads from June 24-25.