KURA Implements Road Closures on Ngong Road, Kenyatta Avenue and Other Key Nairobi Arterials

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority continues with major works that have triggered temporary closures on several key Nairobi roads. The interventions target installation of twin cross culverts and construction of new bridges to strengthen the city’s stormwater management capacity.

A section of Ngong Road between Windy Ridge and Westwood Park Road in Karen was closed for one week starting Thursday, June 11. The works involved installation of twin cross culverts aimed at improving drainage in the area.

Sections of Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road and Jakaya Kikwete Road have been closed since Friday, June 12, for a period of eight months. Construction of a new bridge on this corridor is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce long-term bottlenecks in the central business district vicinity.

Haile Selassie Avenue has also been closed since the same date for four months. This stretch is undergoing construction of another bridge to address persistent flooding and traffic issues.

KURA Director General Engineer Silas Kinoti earlier urged motorists to use alternative routes during the works. He stressed the need to follow guidance from traffic police and marshals to ensure safety and keep disruptions to a minimum.

These projects fall under KURA’s mandate to maintain and upgrade urban roads. Rapid growth in vehicle numbers and inadequate drainage have made such interventions necessary across the city.

Poor drainage and ageing bridges have contributed to repeated flooding and traffic chaos during rainy seasons. The current upgrades address these long-standing weaknesses in the network.

Motorists have reported diversions and occasional delays around the affected zones. Business operators and residents along the routes have had to adjust to changed access patterns.

The closures represent the familiar trade-off between short-term inconvenience and lasting improvements in road performance. Upon completion, the new structures should significantly reduce flood risks and improve mobility.

KURA has appealed for continued public cooperation. Experience from similar projects shows that adherence to detours and traffic instructions helps ease pressure on alternative routes.

The authority balances urgent maintenance with the daily transport needs of millions of residents. These upgrades are part of efforts to build more resilient infrastructure capable of handling the city’s growth and climate challenges.