NTSA lists most dangerous roads during rainy seasons

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Kenya National Highway Authority (KNHA) has listed 12 roads that should be avoided during the ongoing rainy season

In a statement to media, the transport body said the current torrential rainfall in the country pose safety risks to road users due to the resultant unfavourable road conditions.

“The Authorities further urge motorists not to risk their lives by attempting to cross flooded areas unless advised by the traffic police and the road agencies,” read the statement in part.

“The Authority in conjunction with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) and the traffic police department are monitoring traffic flow and areas that could pose danger.”

Among the roads that feature in the list include Langata Road (T-Mall), Muhoho Road/Popo Road Junction, Muhoho Road at Ngong River crossing, Lusaka Road and Baricho Road both at Anti-malaria drain crossing, Jogoo Road near Makadara Law Courts, James Gichuru Road at Olenguruone Junction and near Convent drive junction.

Others are Marcus Gurvey/Chania Avenue Junction, Kipevu/Ushirika Road junction, Langata South Road at Tangaza College and near Langata Road, Lower Kabete/Brookside drive junction, Jakaya Kikwete Road at outlet of main drainage from DOD and Lenana Road next to DOD gate.

The NTSA said that it would give updates when the flood-prone areas become evident calling on motorists and members of the public to call NTSA Operation Number 0718555999 to report such incidences.

Reports indicate that over 20 people have been killed by the raging floods in Nairobi which have caused disruption in transport and the collapse of a building at Huruma estate in Nairobi.

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