The Kenya National Highways
Authority (KeNHA) has attributed the heavy traffic jam along the A8 highway
between Kariandusi and Nakuru to overlapping and driver indiscipline.
In a statement issued on Monday
morning, the authority confirmed that the snarl-up had persisted overnight,
significantly affecting the flow of vehicles on the busy highway.
KeNHA urged motorists using the route to avoid
overlapping, noting that doing so hampers efforts by its teams and the police
to restore order and ease congestion.
“We are experiencing a snarl-up on
the A8 between Kariandusi and Nakuru that lasted all night due to overlapping
and driver indiscipline. Motorists are advised to stop overlapping as this will
assist our teams and the police to restore order,” the statement read in part.
To help ease the situation and offer
relief to stranded travellers, KeNHA advised road users to consider alternative
routes until normal traffic flow is restored.
The recommended detours include the Gilgil–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet route and
the Flyover–Njambini–Olkalou–Dundori–Lanet
route.
The A8 highway is a major transport
corridor linking Nairobi to Nakuru and the western region of Kenya.
The section between Kariandusi and
Nakuru is known for experiencing occasional congestion, particularly during
peak travel periods.
Authorities have not indicated how
long it will take to fully clear the jam, but enforcement officers remain on
the ground to manage traffic and assist motorists.
KeNHA said it continues to monitor the situation and
will provide further updates as necessary
