Traffic alert! Seiya drift on Kisima-Wamba Road is flooded

The Kenya National Highways Authority has cautioned motorists plying the Kisima-Wamba (B120) Road in Samburu County.

In a statement on Thursday, the  Authority cautioned motorists plying the Kisima - Wamba Road due to the overtopping of Seiya Vented Drift locally known as Seiya Bridge.

KeNHA advised road users against any attempts to use the section of the road in the interest of their safety.

The Authority called on the public to be patient until the water levels recede.

"The Authority remains committed to ensuring seamless connectivity to facilitate safe passage of goods and services for economic prosperity," the statement said. 

Since the heavy rains began, several roads in the country have been affected, with some needing repairs as others attracted caution to the users.

Earlier, KeNHA closed a section of the Nairobi-bound lanes along the Kenol - Sagana (A2) road.

It was closed following the heavy rains that led to debris falling from the back slope of the road section in the Mugetho area.

The Authority advised motorists to share lanes with the Sagana-bound traffic and adhere to instructions provided by traffic marshals at the location.

This is as KeNHA works to restore the normal traffic flow.

"The Authority remains committed to ensuring seamless connectivity to facilitate safe passage of goods and services for economic prosperity," it assured.

On Tuesday, the highways authority issued a traffic alert for users of the Kampi ya Moto-Eldama Ravine (B77) road.

This was after the Rongai River burst its banks overtopping the Rongai junction along the said road.

An advisory was also issued for persons using the Garsen - Witu - Lamu (A7) Road, between Idsowe (Tana River Bridge) and Gamba/Lango la Simba.

This followed heavy downpours upstream which resulted in rising water levels in the Tana River and consequent flooding of the fields along the road.