Traffic snarl-up as Expressway closed at Mlolongo

A crater pulling away a stalled truck on Mombasa Road. [Courtesy]

Motorists plying Mombasa Road to the Central Business District have been advised to seek alternative routes, owing to traffic snarl-up on the busy highway.

The Standard has established that a truck stalled near Gateway Mall in Syokimau, resulting in heavy traffic build-up.

As a result, the Nairobi Expressway inbound has been closed at Mlolongo.

Expressway closed at Mlolongo, causing heavy traffic. [Courtesy]

"Mlolongo Nairobi Expressway closed causing heavy traffic jams this morning 6th July. Please be warned," wrote Radio presenter Fred Machoka on X.

At the time of publishing, the Moja Expressway Company was yet to issue a statement.