Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said motorists will be inconvenienced on Friday, January 16, to January 18KeNHA issued specific guidelines that Kenyans and motorists should use to avoid being inconvenienced during the periodThe authority said the closure will facilitate the reinstatement of the tarmac along the affected sections
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the planned temporary closure of Uhuru Highway.
KeNHA Announces Closure of Section of Uhuru Highway for 3 Days, Gives Motorists Alternative
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In a notice on Thursday, January 15, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said the authority will close road sections on Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Roundabout from January 16 to 18.
When will the section of Uhuru Highway be closed?
According to KeNHA, the sections to be affected are CBC-bound lanes, Upper Hill-bound lanes, Mombasa-bound lanes, and Nakuru-bound lanes.
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“@KeNHAKenya wishes to notify the public that there will be a temporary closure of road sections on Uhuru Highway/Haile Selassie Roundabout. The closure is scheduled in phase intervals between 10 pm to 5 am from Friday January 16, 2026 to Sunday January 18, 2026,” KeNHA said.
The authority indicated that the same road will be closed between 10 pm and 5 am from Friday, January 23, to Sunday, January 25.
“The closure is scheduled in phase intervals between 10 pm to 5 am from Friday January 23, 2026 to Sunday January 25, 2026. This is to allow fow reinstatement of the tarmac (asphalt concrete layer),” the authority said.
On both dates, the authority has asked motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and adhere to the instructions that will be issued by the traffic marshal on site.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshal on site,” KeNHA stated.
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