The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption along the Uhuru Highway at the Haile Sellasie roundabout for the next 51 days.
In the notice issued on Saturday, November 23, KeNHA Director-General Kung’u Ndung’u said the disruption was due to scheduled road works for the construction of the pedestrian underpass at the section of the road.
According to the KeNHA boss, the construction works would commence next week, Thursday to Friday, January 17, 2025.
Motorists plying the route were urged to follow the proposed traffic management plan, project road signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals who will be on the site to control the traffic.
"KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan, project road signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on-site," read part of the notice.
The announcement follows closely on the heels of a previous notice from the Authority regarding a traffic disruption along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway due to scheduled road maintenance.
In a notice issued on Saturday, November 16, KeNHA informed motorists that they would face traffic disruptions between the Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe Interchange.
This disruption is expected to last for 15 days, from Sunday, November 17, to Sunday, December 1, 2024.
“This is to allow for road construction and drainage works to ensure seamless road connectivity between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe area,” KeNHA announced.
Additionally, motorists were told to drive with caution while approaching the section of the road and further follow the proposed traffic management plan below and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.
On the same day, the Authority also announced another traffic disruption along the Nairobi Western Bypass near the Gitaru bound lanes for five hours, on Saturday, November 16 from 6 am to 10 am.
According to the Authority, the disruption was to allow for the family-run event by the Anglican Church of Kenya to take place. "KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police," KeNHA stated.
The recent traffic disruptions come against heavy rains currently being witnessed in the country that have since resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, including major highways.
