The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced temporary traffic disruptions on two key roads to facilitate scheduled activities and infrastructure improvements. These closures are set to affect Uhuru Highway and the Juja-Gatundu road, causing temporary inconveniences for motorists. KeNHA has urged road users to be cautious and follow alternative routes during the closures.
The first disruption will take place on Uhuru Highway on March 4, 2025, between 9:00 am and 10:30 am. The affected section will be the Mombasa-bound carriageway between University Way and Kenyatta Avenue roundabouts. This temporary closure has been scheduled to allow for a procession in celebration of World Engineering Day. KeNHA has issued a public notice informing motorists of the need to use alternative routes to avoid delays. Those traveling towards Mombasa Road are advised to exit the highway at Boulevard Hotel and use Harry Thuku Road, Moi Avenue, and Kenyatta Avenue to rejoin Uhuru Highway at Kenyatta Avenue roundabout. Another alternative route includes taking the University Way roundabout onto Nyerere Road, then using Processional Way and Kenyatta Avenue to merge back onto the highway. The authority has emphasized the importance of cooperation from motorists, requesting that they follow the guidance of traffic marshals and police officers who will be on-site to manage the flow of vehicles.
Additionally, KeNHA has announced a temporary closure of the Juja-Gatundu road to facilitate the installation of a cross culvert. This closure, which began on February 28, 2025, will remain in effect until March 3, 2025, at 8:00 pm. The road works are expected to improve drainage infrastructure, ensuring better water management and preventing road damage caused by poor drainage. Motorists using this road are advised to use alternative routes, including a diversion at Equity Afia Medical Centre (Juja), which connects to Juja-Gatundu Road and Mucatha Road. Another option is to use Jomo Kenyatta University Way roundabout to access Thika Superhighway as an alternative route. KeNHA has urged road users in the area to adhere to the provided traffic management plan and to be patient as the works progress.
These road closures follow another recent traffic disruption at Haile Selassie roundabout, where construction of a pedestrian underpass is currently underway. This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and streamline traffic movement in the busy section of Nairobi. KeNHA has assured the public that these projects are part of broader efforts to improve road infrastructure across the country, ultimately leading to safer and more efficient transportation networks.
While the temporary closures may cause inconvenience, they are essential for facilitating important engineering works and public events. KeNHA has encouraged motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to minimize delays. The authority has also reminded the public to stay updated on further traffic advisories through official communication channels. As Nairobi continues to develop its road infrastructure, such disruptions are expected to be necessary from time to time, but they ultimately contribute to long-term improvements in traffic flow and road safety.
