Motorists using the Thika Superhighway have been urged to brace for weeks of traffic disruption after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the temporary closure of a service lane.





KeNHA Announces 5-Week Closure of Section of Thika Superhighway


Motorists using the Thika Superhighway have been urged to brace for weeks of traffic disruption after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the temporary closure of a service lane.

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KeNHA said on Monday, November 9, that the closure will allow contractors to undertake bridge construction works, including pre-assembly and building of the bridge superstructure.


According to the Authority, the planned closure will take effect on Sunday, November 15, and remain in place for the next five weeks until Sunday, December 20, 2026.


" KeNHA informs the public of a temporary traffic disruption due to the closure of the Thika-bound service lanes at Kihunguro area, along the Thika Superhighway from Sunday, November 15,2026 to Sunday, December 20,2026,"the authority announced.


"The Nairobi - Thika traffic will be diverted to use the diversion via Shell station back to the highway or behind GSU Petrol Station to rejoin Thika Superhighway as an alternative route during this period," the Authority stated.


KeNHA further urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching the construction site and to follow the temporary traffic management plan to minimize accidents.


The Authority added that road users should cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals who will be deployed to guide motorists through the affected section.


The Kihunguro road works come amid wider maintenance and improvements along the Nairobi-Thika highway aimed at enhancing road safety and easing traffic movement.


Among the planned improvements are the construction of new bus bays at Ruiru and Githurai along the highway, creation of designated pedestrian crossing areas for PSVs to ease pick-up and drop-off of passengers, construction of additional footbridges, re-carpeting of medians and the Bus Park, and building of walkways.


This and other improvements are expected to ease the flow of traffic and improve safety for all road users.