By Dennis Mabuka
With one day to go before the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament gets underway in Kenya, the Nairobi Traffic Authorities have issued a traffic management plan that will affect motorists using busy roads across the city.
In a statement, the Nairobi Traffic Commandant, Joseph Chirchir, has issued a detailed traffic advisory highlighting road closures and alternative routes to ease movement during the event.
In the traffic update released on Thursday, police announced that several key roads around the CHAN match venues would either be completely closed or partially restricted.
Road Closures:
- Aerodrome Road—from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
- Lang’ata Road – one lane from Madaraka Roundabout to Lusaka Roundabout
- Mombasa Road – one lane from Lusaka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout
Approved Diversion Routes:
- Motorists from Mombasa Road heading to CBD: Use Likoni–Enterprise Road at General Motors or Southern Bypass at Ole Sereni
- Motorists from Lang’ata Road heading to CBD: Use Raila Odinga Road or Muhoho Road via Mbagathi Roundabout
- Motorists from CBD to Thika Road / Ruiru / Juja / Thika: Use Limuru Road or Kiambu Road
- Matatus ferrying fans to Kasarani Stadium: Use Ruaraka–Baba Dogo Road and Ngomongo Road to Ngomongo Roundabout
- Motorists from Thika Road: Alternative routes include Eastern Bypass, Kiambu Road, or Limuru Road
The CHAN tournament is expected to attract thousands of fans, with Nairobi City playing host to multiple high-profile matches.
CHAN 2024 introduces a number of firsts. It is the first edition of the tournament to be jointly hosted by three countries: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It is also the first time the competition is being staged in East Africa.
In addition, the 2024 Championship will act as a test run and curtain raiser for the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in the East African region in 2027.
The tournament will also welcome another first-time participant, the Central African Republic.
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