The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a public notice about temporary traffic disruptions on a busy stretch of Mombasa Road.
Sections of the Mombasa-bound carriageway on Mombasa Road and both carriageways of the Nairobi Expressway will be closed between Airtel Complex and General Motors.
The closure will run for 24 hours starting from 10pm on Saturday June 13 2026 until 10pm on Sunday June 14 2026.
This measure is necessary to allow for the installation of fabricated footbridge beams for the Airtel Footbridge across the Expressway carriageway.
KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on site during the works.
The affected area forms part of a critical transport corridor linking Nairobi to the coast and other regions.
Temporary closures of this nature are common during infrastructure projects that require safe working conditions for heavy lifting operations.
The footbridge installation is part of ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety along major roads in the capital.
Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road are urged to plan alternative routes or adjust travel times accordingly.
The notice includes a diagram showing diverted traffic routes, normal routes, closing points and the working area.
Construction teams will work through the night to complete the beam installation within the allocated window.
Such interventions minimise long term disruption while ensuring the structural components are placed correctly and safely.
KeNHA has provided contact details for enquiries including a toll free line and customer care numbers.
The agency continues to manage multiple road projects across the country as part of efforts to improve national trunk roads.
Road users are reminded that safety remains the priority during these essential maintenance and improvement works.
The 24-hour window was chosen to reduce impact on peak hour traffic while allowing uninterrupted execution of the critical installation.
Pedestrian infrastructure like this footbridge helps separate vulnerable road users from high speed vehicular traffic on the expressway.
KeNHA has urged the public to remain patient and follow all signage and instructions from traffic officers during the period.
The works form part of broader efforts to enhance safety and connectivity on one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors.
Motorists are advised to use navigation apps or check official updates for real time information on the closure.
Once completed the footbridge will provide safer crossing points for pedestrians in the area around Airtel Complex.
The temporary disruption is expected to be lifted promptly once the beams are securely installed and the site cleared.
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