Floods leave Mtwapa/Kilifi road impa*sable
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed that the heavy rains in the country have cut off the Mbogolo Bridge on the Mtwapa/Kilifi road.
According to KeNHA, with the bridge cut off, the traffic to and from Mombasa is set to be disrupted.
KeNHA advise
The agency has advised motorists to choose an alternative route of Mombasa-Mazeras-Kaloleni-Mavueni-Kilifi.
"KeNHA informs the public that Mbogolo Bridge on Mtwapa - Kilifi (A7) Road has been cut off. The cut of this bridge disrupts traffic to and from Mombasa. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route of Mombasa-Mazeras-Kaloleni -Mavueni-Kilifi Road," a statement by KeNHA stated.
KeNHA assured that the bridge is being worked on and advised motorists to exercise caution.
"Currently, a new bridge is being constructed in this area as part of the Kwa Kadzengo-Kilifi Road Project. KeNHA staff are on site to help restore traffic passage through the affected road section. Motorists are asked to exercise restraint as efforts are made to restore traffic flow," the agency stated.
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KeNHA informs the public that Mbogolo Bridge on Mtwapa - Kilifi (A7) Road has been cut off.
The cut of this bridge disrupts traffic to and from Mombasa.
Motorists are advised to use an alternative route of Mombasa-Mazeras-Kaloleni -Mavueni-Kilifi Road. Currently, pic.twitter.com/b4XOXTdzeZ— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) November 25, 2023
Mtwapa/Kilifi road joins Bangali - Madogo (A3) on the list of roads that have been affected by floods. The affected areas at Bangali Town were Tula (31km), Arer (41km), Kaabso (46km), and Habakik (51km).
Madogo Junction was also affected by floods with Cheredende - Bura - Hola - Malindi Road being closed. The closed section was 42 km from Madogo Junction and six (6kms) from Cheredende Town.
KeNHA) is an autonomous road agency. Its responsibility is for the management, development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Class S, A and B roads.
