Thousands of motorists in Nairobi spend Tuesday night on the road following heavy traffic jams witnessed across the city roads for most of the day.
Majority of motorists who used Uhuru Highway, Langata road, Mombasa road, Thika Road, Outerring road among others witnessed traffic snarl ups from hell the whole day Tuesday.
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The heavy rains that have been pounding the city since last week conspired with ongoing road works, flooded drainages and back-to-school rushes to give city motorists lasting headaches.
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Motorists shared their lamentations online on the situation on most roads on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with some saying by 1am they were yet to reach their houses.
Here are samples of the experiences shared by city motorists on social media:
00:53 just home from an absolutely treacherous drive from JKIA to home. The Mombasa Road is an assault course at the best of times. Tonight was just ridiculous. I dread doing the same tomorrow ????????♀️ via @Mikki1011
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
00:51 from TRM to Tatu City 3 hours. From 9pm to 11:45pm.
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
Today has been hell on earth. Incredible we live in such a mess via @dennismungai1
00:44 Thika Rd now 0040hr at ruiru towards tao moving pole pole. Hatujui kama Kuna curfew leo. pic.twitter.com/NeBjtoXsB9 via @AmEricko45
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
00:47 @AmEricko45 And if I may ask, whats the cause of all this jammings? In Kitengela, the situation is also dire, in Mombasa Rd, the same, Thika Rd, guys will sleep on the road headed home. What's all this? via @SiongokDenis
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
00:32 left Kenyatta Road at 17:55 and got to Ruai at 12:01...literally the next day!! pic.twitter.com/0NCehOLcy8 via @frenzyied
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
00:02 @motoristsoffice Any scientists? What would cause a traffic jam on Thika Road (Entry) such that each car moves one car length at a time for 4 good hours. 1. 4. Imagine the footwork. Torture. This is a crime. @DCI_Kenya pic.twitter.com/YWykAo8myn via @Karuru9
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
23:22 Mombasa road near cabanas on your way to town..drive with caution!! pic.twitter.com/sVMLekiUeT via @yegon03920205
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) May 11, 2021
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