KeNHA says the 4.5km diversion is intended to provide a permanent, safe and reliable alternative as the lake continues to flood the main alignment.
MoreKeNHA said the directive covers encroachments on both the new and old alignment of the road reserves.
MoreThe road was closed due to flooding of the road caused by the fast rising water levels of Lake Baringo.
MoreThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists of major traffic congestion on key highways linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and Western Kenya as holiday travel peaks across the country. In a public advisory, the roads agency said
MoreThe traffic jam, KeNHA said, will be as a result of the planned launch of dualling of the road by President William Ruto.
MoreIn a statement on Friday, August 29, 2025, KeNHA noted the traffic congestion started on the night of Thursday, August 28, 2025.
MoreAccording to KeNHA, the disruption will be from 12.00 am to 2.00 pm.
MoreThis project is part of modern roads that will be constructed to help reduce traffic congestion within the Eldoret town.
The 21.5-kilometre road will start from Eldoret International Airport-Eldoret town -Moiben Junction to enhance mobility within and outside Uasin Gishu County.
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