KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Section of Uhuru Highway for 1 month

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Monday announced a temporary traffic disruption set to affect road users in Nairobi along Uhuru Highway.

In a notice dated January 9, shared on its official social media pages, KeNHA disclosed that the disruption would impact traffic flow at the Haile Selassie Roundabout.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption at Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway (A8) Road,” the Authority shared.

The temporary traffic disruption will affect motorists using Uhuru Highway from January 16 to February 20, 2025.

KeNHA explained that the traffic disruption was necessitated by the planned construction of a pedestrian underpass at that section of the road.

“This traffic disruption is due to scheduled road works for the construction of a pedestrian underpass at the section,” KeNHA elaborated.

According to the Roads Authority, construction works will commence on Thursday, 16 January, and are scheduled for completion on Thursday, 20 February 2025.

As a result, KeNHA has called on motorists accustomed to using the route to exercise patience and adhere to the traffic management plans that will be implemented.

“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.”

Additionally, KeNHA has urged all road users to exercise caution during this period to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for everyone.

Due to the impending construction works, traffic in the city is expected to be affected, as the Haile Selassie Roundabout is a crucial diversion point for motorists using Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue.

In a similar notice shared in December 2024, KeNHA announced the temporary closure of a section of Kiambu Road for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Ruiru-Tatu City-Kiambu (B115) Road.