The Migori–Homa Bay road has been cut off after Oria-Riat Bridge on River Kuja collapsed at around 5am on Wednesday 12, with a trailer that was transporting sugarcane.
The driver was on his way to Sukari industry in Riat Trading centre, Ndhiwa sub county when the incident occurred.
Robert Aboki, Ndhiwa sub county police commander, said the driver had been rescued.
Martin Owino, the area MP, has urged road users to remain cautious and patient as he works with relevant government stakeholders on a temporary pass way to ease movement.
This happens after on Tuesday, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) warned motorists that the Bondo-Usenge-Osieko road had been cut off.
According to a statement from the authority, the Dhogoye Bridge was destroyed after flooding in the Nyanza region caused by heavy rains.
“Since there is no alternative access to Osieko, we wish to advise motorists along that section not to attempt crossing the over-topped section, and to only cross when water levels are low,” KeNHA said on Tuesday.
The authority said trucks should avoid using the crossing for the time being while officers evaluate mechanisms for repairing the structure.
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