The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary nine-hour closure of the Eldoret Bypass (A8 North) on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
In a public notice issued on November 14, KeNHA said the temporary traffic restriction was necessary to facilitate the second edition of the Turbo Pedal Cycling event.
The closure will begin at 6:00 am and end at 3:00 pm, affecting motorists travelling along the section between Cheplaskei and Maili Tisa.
During the event, traffic will be affected on the stretch passing through Kapseret and Simat.
“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,” part of the notice read.
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Motorists who regularly use the Eldoret Bypass during the closure period have been directed to use the Cheplaskei–Uganda Road through Eldoret City to Maili Tisa.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution, follow all temporary traffic signs and traffic control measures along the affected road section, and cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals assigned to manage traffic.
“Motorists are further advised to be cautious, observe and comply with all temporary traffic signs and traffic control…