Nairobi Expressway Issues Safety Advisory as Heavy Rains Hit the City

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway have been urged to exercise caution following the onset of heavy rains currently being experienced across Nairobi and its surrounding areas.

In a notice on Saturday, February 21, MOJA Expressway Company outlined key safety measures aimed at reducing accidents and ensuring smooth traffic flow along the busy route during the rainy season.

The company emphasised the importance of ensuring that vehicle tyre tread depth is sufficient and that tyres are properly inflated to enhance grip on wet surfaces.

Motorists were also advised to slow down to allow more time to react to sudden splashes, braking vehicles, or unexpected obstacles on the highway.

Additionally, drivers were encouraged to increase their following distance to avoid rear-end collisions, which are more common on highways during wet weather conditions.

The company further called on motorists to remain visible by using headlights and ensuring that wipers are in good working condition to improve visibility.

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“Here are safety tips in the rainy season. Ensure tyre tread depth is sufficient and tyres are properly inflated, slow down to give yourself more time to react to sudden splashes and braking, increase your following distance and stay visible,” read part of the statement.

Kenya Met Warns of Moderate to Heavy Rainfall

The advisory comes amid ongoing rains being experienced in Nairobi and several parts of the country, with traffic volumes remaining high along the Nairobi Expressway.

The Kenya Meteorological Department on Saturday 21,alerted Kenyans that moderate to heavy rainfall was expected in Nairobi and several other counties.

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Kenya Met warned that the rains would occur between Saturday, February 21 and February 25, with members of the public urged to be on the lookout for potential flooding and travel disruptions.

”Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods. Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream,” said the department.

Onset of the Long Rains Season

The rains mark the beginning of Kenya’s long rainy season, which typically begins from late February, through March and May, and subsides in June every year.

Motorists are therefore advised to remain vigilant, adhere to traffic rules, and follow the recommended safety guidelines to minimise accidents and ensure safe travel during the rainy period.

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