The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that
the traffic flow along the Njoro-Mau Summit (B129) Road has been fully
restored.
This follows the earlier closure announced on October 9,
2025, to facilitate pavement reconstruction works.
KeNHA acknowledged the public for their patience and
cooperation during the construction period.
The Authority reiterated its commitment to providing a safe,
reliable and efficient road network across the country.
In October, KeNHA announced that the road would be closed
from Thursday, October 16, to Thursday, November 6, 2025.
The closure point was located about one kilometre past the Keringet Factory and two kilometres before Molo Town.
During the period, a diversion route was identified for use.
However, KeNHA had cautioned that due to a sharp restricted
curve along the diversion, lorries and long trucks would not be allowed to use
it.
“A diversion has been identified for use during this period.
However, due to a sharp restricted curve, lorries and long trucks will not be
allowed to use it,” the authority said then.
Motorists travelling to Molo and Mau Summit had been advised
to use the Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Road via Kibunja Junction.
KeNHA had also urged all road users to follow the proposed
traffic management plan to ensure safety during the roadworks.
At the same time, KeNHA clarified that no tenders have been
awarded for the construction of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Rironi–Maai
Mahiu–Naivasha road projects.
In a statement, the authority explained that the concurrence
granted so far only permits it to begin negotiations with the preferred bidder.
“Kindly note that the PPP Committee has not yet approved the
award for implementation of the project. The concurrence granted only allows
KeNHA to commence negotiations with the preferred proponent in line with the
PPP process. This is the process that is currently ongoing,” KeNHA said.
The statement comes amid public concern and speculation over
the delay in awarding tenders for the two major road projects, which are
expected to ease traffic and boost transport along a key economic corridor.
KeNHA assured the public that the projects will be
implemented with transparency and accountability at every stage.
“All progress updates and decisions are being disclosed
publicly in line with the PPP Act, Cap 430, and the National Treasury Circular
of April 24, 2025, on Public Disclosure of Privately Initiated Proposals
(PIPs),” Acting Director-General Luka Kimeli said.
The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha
highways are among Kenya’s busiest routes, serving thousands of passengers and
cargo trucks daily. The upgrade is expected to enhance safety, reduce
congestion, and support trade and regional integration.
The project covers approximately 175 kilometres of the A8
Road (Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit) and 58 kilometres of the A8 South Road
(Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha).
