By John Mutiso
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced temporary closure of a section of the Eldoret Bypass on Saturday, November 22.
In a notice on Wednesday, November 19, the agency said the affected stretch will remain inaccessible for several hours, with motorists required to use alternative routes as guided.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to inform the public of the temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8-North Road) from Cheplaskei Interchange to Maili Tisa (Leseru) Intechange on Saturday November 22, 2025 between 6.00AM and 3.00PM,” the notice read.
KeNHA explained that the closure will allow the 2025 Ceder Sports Academy cycling race to proceed safely and advised road users to follow a designated diversion through Eldoret town.
“This is to allow for the 2025 Ceder Sports Academy cycling race. Motorists are advised to use the Cheplaskei – Maili Tisa (A8) Road section through the Eldoret City Central Business District (CBD), commonly referred to as Uganda Road,” the notice added.
KeNHA further urged residents along the bypass to cooperate with traffic authorities who will be stationed throughout the affected areas.
“Residents living along the Eldoret Bypass are advised to follow guidance from traffic police officers and traffic marshals. Any inconvenience is regretted,” the notice concluded.
This comes a months after KeNHA extended the closure of a section of the Bomas-Kiserian (B19) for 42 days.
In a statement on Thursday, October 17, KeNHA said the section of the Bomas-Kiserian road between Galleria to after the Catholic University of Eastern Africa junction will remain closed from Monday, October 20 to Monday, December 1, 2025.
The authority noted that the closure is due construction of two box culverts along the affected stretch.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption due to the closure of the Bomas – Kiserian (B19) Road from the section after Brookhouse/Galleria (Km 0+500) to the section after Catholic University of Eastern Africa junction (Km 1+000).
“This is due to scheduled roadworks for the construction of the 2No. Box Culverts on the road section from Monday, 20th October 2025, to Monday, 1st December 2025,” the agency stated.
According to KeNHA, the construction is part of infrastructure improvements to enhance road safety and connectivity.
The authority advised motorists to use the Langata Road – Langata South Road – Kiboko Road – Banda Lane – Magadi Road to get to their destinations.
Alternatively, motorists can use the Langata Road – Langata South Road – Kiboko Road – Mukoma Road – Magadi Road (near Shell Petrol Station).
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the traffic diversion plan, project road signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on site” the authority added.
