The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has declared partial road closures across Nairobi to facilitate bridge construction projects aimed at enhancing urban transportation and road safety.
Major roadways affected include Kenyatta Avenue/Valley Road/Jakaya Kikwete Road, Haile Selassie Avenue, and Ngong Road, with diversions scheduled from one week to eight months based on specific locations.
According to KURA, these measures are part of a comprehensive infrastructure initiative designed to improve traffic circulation and alleviate congestion throughout the city.
“We request drivers to utilize alternative pathways and adhere to instructions from traffic police and marshals. We regret any inconvenience as we work to modernize urban transportation,” stated KURA in an official release.
A segment of Kenyatta Avenue/Valley Road/Jakaya Kikwete Road will be partially closed from Friday, June 12, 2026, to Friday, February 12, 2027, spanning eight months.
The authority explained that this closure enables contractors to execute bridge construction while maintaining safety for both vehicle operators and pedestrians.
Drivers are directed to follow diversion routes as outlined and comply with directions from traffic police officers and marshals stationed in the region.
Additionally, a portion of Haile Selassie Avenue will be partially closed from Friday, June 12, 2026, to Monday, October 12, 2026, for a duration of four months.
KURA indicated that these works are part of continuing bridge construction efforts designed to minimize long-term traffic disruptions once completed.
Travelers have been advised to plan their trips accordingly and adhere to traffic control measures.
Ngong Road will undergo a brief partial closure from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Thursday, June 18, 2026, for one week.
This closure will support the installation of twin cross culverts along the section between Windy Ridge and Westwood Park Road.
KURA has guaranteed that diversion paths will be clearly indicated and supervised by traffic police and marshals to minimize disruptions.
The authority has apologized for any inconvenience, emphasizing that these improvements are essential for transforming urban mobility and enhancing Nairobi’s long-term road infrastructure.
Drivers are encouraged to remain patient, follow traffic directives, and select alternative routes when available.
KURA functions as a statutory entity established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with responsibility for managing, developing, rehabilitating, and maintaining national trunk roads within urban regions across Kenya.
Based in Nairobi, KURA operates through 10 regional offices strategically located to serve all 47 counties, providing effective supervision and service delivery throughout the nation.
Following a road reclassification exercise in January 2016 by the Transition Authority, KURA’s responsibilities were adjusted to align with the updated constitutional structure.
This expansion significantly increased the Authority’s duties to encompass all national trunk roads passing through urban areas.
KURA currently supervises a road network of approximately 4625 kilometers, consisting of both paved and unpaved surfaces within urban environments.