Motorists in Mombasa have been advised to prepare for temporary traffic disruption along Moi Avenue on the morning of Sunday, March 15, as authorities undertake urgent repair works on a railway bridge.
In a public notice issued on Friday, Kenya Railways announced that a section of Moi Avenue will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to allow engineers to carry out emergency maintenance on the Mbaraki Rail Over Road Bridge.
The closure will affect the stretch of road between the Moi Avenue–Tangana Road roundabout and the Moi Avenue–Mogadishu Road roundabout, an area that normally experiences heavy traffic, particularly from vehicles accessing the port.
To minimize congestion, motorists travelling from KPA Gate 10 and the Docks area have been advised to use Mogadishu Road, Zanzibar Road, and Shimanzi Road as alternative routes.
Meanwhile, drivers heading towards KPA Gate 10 and the Docks are encouraged to use Tangana Road, Mijikenda Street, Lumumba Road, and Shimanzi Road.
Kenya Railways has urged road users to follow the temporary traffic management arrangements that will be implemented during the repair period and to obey instructions from police officers and traffic marshals deployed along the affected section.
The corporation also apologized for any inconvenience that may result from the temporary closure.
“Kenya Railways regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation as these essential works are carried out to ensure the safety and reliability of railway infrastructure,” the statement said.
