CHAN 2024: Kenya Airports Authority Issues Notice on Closed Roads, Alternatives to Use
- Nairobi will experience partial and full road closures around Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium as thousands of fans attend the high-profile African Nations Championship fixtures
- Roads affected include Aerodrome Road, Lang’ata Road, and Mombasa Road, and the Kenya Airports Authority has advised on alternative routes to access airports
- KAA urged all passengers to check their flight schedules and allow extra travel time to avoid missing flights during the event
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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a public travel advisory to passengers accessing the airports in Nairobi.
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The authority warned passengers travelling to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport to prepare for significant traffic disruptions on August 3, due to a major football event in the city.
Why is there traffic disruption in Nairobi?
Nairobi is hosting a high-profile match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), a key fixture in Africa’s premier football tournament.
In anticipation of the large crowds and heightened security measures around the match venue, several major roads will be either fully or partially closed.
Which Nairobi roads will be closed off during CHAN?
According to KAA, the Aerodrome Road will be fully closed from Madaraka roundabout to Bunyala roundabout.
"Use Likoni-Enterprise Road or the Southern Bypass to access the CBD from Mombasa Road," KAA recommended.
One side of Lang’ata Road will be closed from Madaraka roundabout to Lusaka roundabout.
The KAA advised travellers to use Raila Odinga Road (formerly Mbagathi Way) or Muhoho Road to reach the CBD from Lang’ata Road.
One side of Mombasa Road will also be closed from Lusaka roundabout to Bunyala roundabout.
"From the CBD to Thika Road / Ruiru / Juja / Thika: Use Limuru Road or Kiambu Road. From Thika Road to the CBD: Use Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road," KAA said.
The authority is urging passengers to check their flight schedules and plan for longer travel times to avoid missing flights at both airports.
“Passengers are strongly urged to allow for prolonged travel times to ensure timely arrival at JKIA or Wilson Airport,” KAA said in its notice.
Travellers in need of assistance or more information can contact KAA Customer Service at JKIA by calling +254 20 661 1000 or +254 20 661 2000 or customercare@kaa.go.ke.
This advisory comes as Nairobi plays host to thousands of fans, players, and officials for the highly anticipated CHAN tournament.
Rewards for CHAN 2024 winners
In other news, Presidents William Ruto and Samia Suluhu have pledged huge financial bonuses to their respective national teams at CHAN 2024.
During a breakfast meeting with Harambee Stars, President Ruto pledged over KSh 600 million if the team wins the August 30 CHAN 2024 final.
Ruto promised each player KSh 1 million for every win and KSh 500,000 for a draw, alongside KSh 60 million for reaching the quarter-finals and KSh 70 million for advancing to the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has promised her team TZS 1 billion (approximately KSh 57 million) if they secure the trophy.
Tanzania's coach, Hemed Morocco, said the pledge has greatly boosted the players’ morale ahead of their matches.
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