A section of the Nairobi-Garissa (A3) Road has been closed by the Kenya National Highways Authority because of flooding in the Mororo area between Madogo and Tana River Bridge.
The continuous downpour battering many areas of the nation has been blamed for the flooding.
"The increased water has prompted an advisory that the Seven Folks Dams are rapidly filling to near full capacity," KeNHA said in a Monday statement posted on X.
"The flooding at Mororo has compromised one lane of the road. This poses high safety risk to the road users."
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1/3 KeNHA informs the public of closure of Nairobi - Garissa (A3) Road due to flooding at Arer Area, between Bangaley and Madogo.
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) April 9, 2024
The flooding is as a result of the ongoing heavy rains which occurred last night and has resulted into rising water levels along the entire stretch. pic.twitter.com/jd1wsRzW7z
According to KeNHA, the road will stay closed until the waters subside and the damage to the section is fixed. The Agency advised drivers to find alternate routes.
"The Authoriry staff are on site ready to deal with the washout immediately the waters subside. We urge motorists to exercise caution and avoid driving in floodwaters." said KeNHA.
