Thika Superhighway Re-opens For Thika-Bound Traffic After Flooding Closure

Good news for motorists headed to Thika! The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has reopened the Thika Superhighway at the Kahawa Sukari drift, located between Kahawa Barracks and Kenyatta University.

The section was temporarily closed due to flooding, but KeNHA has assured drivers that it’s now safe for travel towards Thika.

“The previous temporary closure due to flooding has been lifted, and road users can now access this section safely,” KeNHA stated in a press release. They expressed their appreciation for the public’s cooperation and patience during the closure.

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It’s important to note that this update only applies to traffic heading towards Thika.

For your reference, KeNHA previously advised motorists traveling to Thika to use Kiambu Road as an alternative route, connecting to the Northern Bypass towards Ruiru.

Heavy Rains Cause Infrastructure Disruptions

Kenya has been experiencing heavy rainfall since mid-March, with the intensity increasing significantly over the past week. This has led to widespread flooding and caused damage to transportation infrastructure across the country.

The flooding situation is so severe that the Ministry of Education was forced to postpone the start of the new school term for one week, until May 6th, 2024.