The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Thursday issued a traffic advisory to motorists using the Uhuru Highway.
In their statement, the authority said the temporary closure of Uhuru Highway will affect Hotel Boulevard and the University of Nairobi roundabout (Mombasa Bound).
The mentioned areas will be affected from today at 11.59 pm to Saturday, April 6, 2024.
According to KeNHA, the temporary closure is meant to allow the construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting the University of Nairobi Main Campus and Chiromo Campus.
"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public that there will be a temporary closure of Uhuru Highway (A8) between Hotel Boulevard and University of Nairobi roundabout (Mombasa Bound) from 11.59 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024, to 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This is to allow for the construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting the University of Nairobi Main Campus and Chiromo Campus," the statement shared by KeNHA read in parts.
Temporary closure of a section of Uhuru Highway between Hotel Boulevard and University of Nairobi roundabout (Mombasa Bound) pic.twitter.com/x1QY94sfAJ
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) March 28, 2024
The authority has advised motorists accessing Uhuru Highway (A8) from Westlands and Thika Road to use alternative routes such as Harry Thuku Road, Universit Way, Prof Wangari Mathai Road, and Kipande Road.
KeNHA also asked motorists to approach the affected areas with caution and follow the traffic signs as directed by police and traffic marshalls on site.
The closure will not affect Expressway routes.
Two weeks ago, KeNHA closed sections of the mentioned highway due to scheduled maintenance.
In its announcement, the authority said the closure of the road would affect the stretch between Harry Thuku Road and University Way(Mombasa bound).
The closure lasted three days and motorists were advised to use alternative routes such as the University Way.
"KeNHA wishes to notify the Public that there will be a temporary closure of Uhuru Highway (A8) between Harry Thuku Road and University Way (Mombasa Bound) from 11.00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024, to Midnight on Sunday, March 10, 2024. This is to allow for highway maintenance works at this section.
"All motorists accessing Uhuru Highway (A8) from Kenyatta Avenue will use alternative routes such as Harry Thuku Road and University Way," the advisory read in part.
The motorists were also asked to exercise caution to prevent congestion, the road authority also deployed traffic marshalls to direct motorists.
