The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass connecting Eldoret-Nakuru Highway for a period of nine hours.
In a notice on Sunday, November 15, KeNHA said he closure will be to allow for the the second edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event that will be carried out along the route.
According to the authority, the road will be closed between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa on Saturday, November 21 from 6am to 3pm to allow for the event,
"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to inform the public of a scheduled temporary closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) Road Section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa, through Kapseret and Simat. The closure is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6.00 am to 3.00 pm," KeNHA stated.
"This is to allow for the 2nd Edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event to take place," it added.
The closure will likely affect several motorists who normally use the road, especially because it connects the Eldoret-Nakuru highway.
Following the temporary closure, the authority advised motorists to use the Cheplaskei - Uganda Road within Eldoret city as an alternative during the period, as it will connect them to Maili Tisa.
"Motorists plying this route are advised to use the Cheplaskei - Uganda Road (Eldoret City)…
