A section of Lang’ata Road will be closed to motorists as Kenha starts construction of the Lang’ata Barracks Footbridge.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 4, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) directed motorists using Lang’ata Road between the U-turn to Lang’ata Hospital and Langata Barracks Roundabout to use alternative routes on Sunday, September 9 due to the scheduled road operations.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public that a section of Langata Road, between the U-turn to Langata Hospital and Langata Barracks Roundabout will be closed on Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 5.00 am to 5.00 pm (12 hours),” read part of the statement.
KeNHA noted that the new footbridge will enhance pedestrian safety on the busy road.
However, the highways authority advised motorists to take alternate routes and obey traffic marshals on the site.
“Motorists heading towards Bomas and Karen are advised to take the U-turn towards Langata Hospital through Kitengela Road then to Kungu Karumba Road and back to Langata Road at Barracks Roundabout.”
“Motorists heading towards City Centre are advised to take Kungu Karumba Road then take Kitengela Road towards Langata Hospital and back to Langata Road,” Kenha said.
