Residents and motorists in Mlolongo and Syokimau have welcomed plans by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to temporarily close the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road, popularly known as Quarry Road, for two months to pave way for major rehabilitation works.

In a public notice issued on Sunday, KURA said the busy road will be closed from October 1st to December 1st, 2026, to allow for essential construction works.

“The Kenya Urban Roads Authority wishes to notify the general public of temporary traffic disruptions along the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road (Quarry Road) effective Thursday, October 1, 2026, until Tuesday, December 1, 2026. This disruption will allow the contractor to carry out essential construction works along the affected section,” the Authority stated.

During the period, light and medium vehicles will be diverted to Syokimau-Katani Road and Syokimau-Parliament Road, while heavy trucks will use Tuffoam Road.

KURA urged motorists to observe traffic signs and follow instructions from traffic marshals and police officers on site.

Mavoko Member of Parliament Patrick Makau, through his representative Erick Matheka, acknowledged the closure, saying it was in the best interest of residents and motorists.

Matheka implored the public to cooperate with the contractor to ensure timely and quality completion of the works, noting that the contractor could finish ahead of schedule.

“This section has been in a pathetic state, and residents have complained for long. That is why we requested KURA to place a slab on it instead of tarmacking,” Matheka said.

Mlolongo-Syokimau Bodaboda Association Chairman Alex Mutuku pointed out that the rehabilitation was long overdue, adding that the poor state of the road has been blamed for frequent accidents and traffic snarl-ups.

Mutuku added that riders have been advised to use designated alternative routes, including Mlolongo Phase Three and Syokimau, to access the Katani area, and urged passengers to bear with the temporary inconvenience.

He noted that once complete, the rehabilitated road will reduce accidents, cut travel time, and lower vehicle maintenance costs.

By Anne Kangero