Police warn of traffic snarl-up on Mombasa Road due to flooding

Mombasa Road users have been advised to exercise caution while approaching Sultan Hamud Township following heavy downpour that resulted in flooding.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the National Police Service (NPS) informed motorists plying the route about the traffic congestion on the busy highway due to the floods.

The multi-urgency body thus appealed to drivers to be careful and avoid overlapping so as not to escalate the situation.

“Please note that due to the heavy rains being experienced in various parts of the country, a section of Mombasa Road near Sultan Hamud Township has been flooded. This has resulted in a snarl-up of traffic along that section of the busy highway,” NPS stated.

“While police officers are on the ground controlling the traffic and monitoring the situation, we wish to appeal to all motorists approaching Sultan Hamud to drive carefully, be patient and avoid overlapping.”

This comes as heavy rainfall experienced in many parts of the country led to flooding on major roads. 

Mombasa County on Saturday morning reported cases of flooding in the Central Business District (CBD) with many roads being rendered impassable.