The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8-North Road) from Cheplaskei Interchange to Maili Tisa (Leseru) Interchange.
The road will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 6 am to 3 pm.
The Authority noted that the closure is to facilitate the 2025 Ceder Sports Academy Cycling Race.
“KeNHA wishes to inform the public of the temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8-North Road) from Cheplaskei Interchange to Maili Tisa (Leseru) Interchange on Saturday, November 22, 2025, between 6 am and 3 pm,” the statement noted.
“Residents living along the Eldoret Bypass are advised to follow guidance from traffic police officers and traffic marshals. Any inconvenience is regretted.”
KeNHA issued an alternative route to motorists advising them to use the Cheplaskei Maili Tisa (A8) Road section through Eldoret City Central Business District (CBD), commonly known as Uganda Road.
Residents along the Eldoret Bypass are requested to adhere to instructions from traffic police officers and marshals during the period.
KeNHA regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their cooperation.
Earlier, the Authority announced it is fast-tracking maintenance works along the Kisian – Ugunja Road in a bid to eliminate potholes from that section of the highway.
KeNHA said pothole patching has been completed along the 58 km stretch from Kisian to Ugunja, a total of nearly 30kms.
Motorists were advised to exercise caution and adhere to traffic guidance while the repair works are underway.
“It is important to note that all these interventions are temporary holding measures, as the road is currently under design review for full reconstruction and capacity enhancement to address aging pavement conditions and increased heavy-goods vehicle traffic,” the statement read.
KeNHA said the remaining 18 km section, which still contains isolated potholes, is undergoing base repairs, which will be followed by asphalt concrete patching.
The works, the Authority noted, are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
They stated that base repairs for about 10kms have been finalised, and priming has been undertaken in preparation for tarmacking currently in progress.
KeNHA is a State corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. It is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of national trunk roads—classified as S, A, and B roads—which link key cities, ports, border points, and strategic economic hubs across Kenya.
The Authority also oversees highway planning, design, and supervision, ensures road quality and safety, manages road assets, and enforces the protection of road reserves.
KeNHA works with government agencies, contractors, and development partners to deliver major infrastructure projects aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals.
