Eastern Bypass to be closed at Kangundo Road junction for 2 months

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a closure of a section of Eastern Bypass beginning from March 3 to May 3 pending the ongoing road construction.

KURA, in a statement released on Tuesday, stated that a section of the overpass at Kangundo road junction would be blocked for motorists beginning of Thursday.

The authority explained that the move was due to the ongoing upgrade of the bypass to a dual carriageway that connects Thika Road to Mombasa Road.

“The Kenya Urban Roads Authority wishes to notify the general public that a section of the Eastern Bypass at the Kangundo Road junction overpass will be closed for bridge construction from Thursday 3rd March 2022 to Tuesday 3rd May 2022,” read the statement.

“This is due to the ongoing expansion and dualling of the Eastern Bypass. Motorists heading to Embakasi will be diverted to the slip road below the overpass.”

Road users are thus implored to exercise caution while approaching the area and also adhere to traffic guidelines to pave through the busy highway with ease.

“Motorists and pedestrians are advised to be careful when approaching this section and strictly follow diversions as guided by the traffic marshals on site,” KURA noted.

While reassuring of efficiency in the implementation of projects, the agency called upon the public to be accommodative in the said duration to enable best results.

"We request the public to be patient as we work to improve road safety and enhance urban mobility," KURA stated.