KeNHA: Mombasa Road Partial Closure for Culvert Construction in Kenya

• Mombasa Road in Nairobi will be partially closed from August 10 to September 14, 2026, for culvert construction.
• The closure is intended to improve drainage infrastructure and will be undertaken in phases to minimize traffic disruption.
• Temporary traffic management measures will be put in place, including the installation of traffic cones and deployment of traffic marshals.
• Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly during the construction period to avoid traffic congestion.

The authority has put in place temporary traffic management measures, including the installation of traffic cones, warning signs and road markings, as well as the deployment of traffic marshals to guide motorists safely through the affected section.

Motorists using Mombasa Road in Nairobi should prepare for traffic disruptions over the next five weeks. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of the highway to facilitate construction works. A box culvert is being constructed at the Highway Educational Complex near Bellevue, aimed at improving drainage infrastructure along the busy highway. The closure will be in place from Monday, August 10, to Monday, September 14, 2026.

The partial closure of Mombasa Road is a regulatory requirement for the construction of the box culvert. KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said the works will be undertaken in phases to minimize disruption to traffic. The authority has put in place temporary traffic management measures, including the installation of traffic cones, warning signs and road markings, as well as the deployment of traffic marshals to guide motorists safely through the affected section. These measures are intended to maintain traffic flow while the permanent box culvert is being constructed.

The partial closure of Mombasa Road will have significant implications for transportation interests in Nairobi. Motorists should plan their journeys accordingly during the construction period, as traffic congestion may impact delivery schedules and compliance with regulations. Lawyers advising clients with transportation interests should monitor the situation closely and advise their clients to take necessary precautions. The construction of the box culvert is a critical infrastructure project that will improve drainage infrastructure along the busy highway.

Lawyers advising clients with transportation interests should monitor the partial closure of Mombasa Road and plan accordingly, as traffic congestion may impact delivery schedules and compliance with regulations.

Source: Original reporting via The Source