The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for traffic disruption due to the planned temporary closure of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Roundabout within Nairobi City.
In a notice dated Thursday, January 15, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli revealed that road closure would affect Upper Hill Bound Lanes, Nairobi Central Business District Bound Lanes, and similarly Mombasa and Nakuru Bound Lanes.
"KeNHA wishes to notify the public that there will be a temporary closure of road sections on Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Roundabout," the Authority announced.
According to Kimeli, the closure would take place in intervals, especially during off-peak hours between 10 pm and 5 am from Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, 2026.
He revealed that the road closure would be occasioned by the planned road maintenance works for the reinstatement of the asphalt concrete layer along the said routes.
The recarpeting of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Roadabout is meant provide a smooth, durable, safe driving experience and to further improve traffic flow.
In its advisory, KeNHA urged motorists to be cautious while approaching the section of the road and to follow the proposed traffic management plan, as police officers and traffic marshals will be on the site to provide guidance.
"KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site," KeNHA added.
Meanwhile, the repair of the two sections of the roads is part of KeNHA's broader strategy to improve road infrastructure within Nairobi city and other parts of the country.
This comes on the backdrop of the Authority's plan to expand the roads linking the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to ABC Place in Westlands to ease traffic congestion.
In the notice dated January 13, 2026, KeNHA directed owners and operators of roadside developments, including billboards, tree nursery beds, and temporary structures, to clear them from the 27-kilometre stretch.
According to KeNHA, the directive was aimed at paving the way for the commencement of capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification works along the roads.
