RADP / Pulse Kenya > News

Anger, frustration as thousands stuck in 15-hour traffic jam on major highway

Pauline Katethya

December 7, 2019 10:45 AM

Frustrated motorists and passengers took to the social media to vent

Anger, frustration following 15-hour traffic jam on major highway

Thousands of passengers were stuck in Naivasha-Nakuru highway after a huge traffic snarl-up at Gilgil way bridge.

Recommended articles

local Karen Nyamu's witty response amid calls on Murkomen to take action on her
local General Ogolla's burial program, rites & ritual conducted by Governor Orengo in Siaya
local Raila & Ruto address Bomas fiasco at late CDF Ogolla's memorial as son gives 1 plea

Travelers who were caught up in the in gridlock that lasted over 15 hours were forced to spend the night in the cold.

Kenyans took to twitter to express their frustration others blaming the motorists for overlapping while others blamed the Government for not putting effective measures to curb the endless traffic jams that have been experienced in the area.

Travellers stuck in traffick jam for 15 hours Pulse Live Kenya

It was further revealed that there was a pass out at NYS, and a graduation at Masinde Muliro University, Laikipia University and Cooperative University that could have contributed to the congestion of the road.

Motorists have recommended for a dual carriage way to ease movement on the road due to an increase in the number of cars in that route.