- The Authority extended gratitude to motorists for their patience and cooperation as a contractor worked to restore the damaged road.
- KeNHA further appealed to motorists to continue adhering to road safety guidelines while on the road.
Madogo-Hola Road has been reopened hours after the Kenya National Highways Authority closed it following flooding occasioned by ongoing heavy rains.
In an update Thursday evening via X, KeNHA said a section of the road which had earlier in the day been closed at Dukanotu area was now accessible to motorists.
“Motorists are urged to exercise caution as they approach the previously affected section at Dukanotu area (approximately 5 kilometres from Cheredende towards Bura (45 km from Bura toward Cheredende) on Madogo - Bura B89 Road,” the authority said in a statement.
The Authority extended gratitude to motorists for their patience and cooperation as a contractor worked to restore the damaged road.
KeNHA further appealed to motorists to continue adhering to road safety guidelines while on the road.
Ongoing rains have caused havoc in many parts of the country leading to the closure of roads in some areas to avert loss of life.
On Wednesday, the authority reopened the Nairobi-Garissa Road which had been closed at various sections on Monday and Tuesday following flooding at Mororo area between Madogo and Tana River Bridge.
The closure was also occasioned by flooding in the Arer area, between Bangaley and Madogo.
Kenya Red Cross and the Meteorological Department have advised residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher safer grounds to avert tragedy and loss of life.
In the event that one is trapped in a car in flood waters, it’s advisable to remain calm and avoid panicking.
Quickly unbuckle the safety belt, lower the window and get on the rooftop before the car sinks.
In case the car sinks before you can get out, break the window; aim at the corner side as it’s weaker and easier to break.
Avoid attempting to escape through the front as it’s harder to break the windshield.
Besides, since the front side of the vehicle is heavier, the front will sink first reducing your chances of getting out and either swimming to safety or getting rescued.
In case it’s a bus, move to the rear of the vehicle and break the emergency window then get to the top of the vehicle.
It’s important that the evacuation is done in an orderly manner to avoid causing a stampede.