Traffic Alerts - KeNHA announces temporary closure of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue roundabout

The Kenya National Highways Authority has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of several road sections at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue.The closure is scheduled in phase intervals between 10 pm to 5 am from Friday January 16, 2026 to Sunday January 18, 2026 classified as phase I.

 Phase II of the works, is scheduled to take place during off-peak hours to minimize the impact on city traffic. According to the roads agency, the closures will occur between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am starting Friday, January 23, 2026, and concluding on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

The maintenance activity will specifically affect four major directions at the busy roundabout. These include the lanes bound for the Central Business District, Upper Hill, Mombasa, and Nakuru. Engineering teams will be on-site to carry out the reinstatement of the tarmac, a process that involves the application of a fresh asphalt concrete layer to the road surface. This intervention is part of broader efforts by the authority to maintain the structural integrity of the national trunk road network within the capital.

Motorists intending to use these sections during the specified night hours are advised to follow the traffic management plan provided by the authority. KeNHA has confirmed that traffic marshals and police officers will be deployed to the site to guide drivers through diversions and ensure safety during the construction window.

Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli stated in the notice that the phased approach is intended to allow for essential repairs while keeping the road accessible during peak daytime hours. This maintenance follows a period of heavy usage and is aimed at ensuring the long-term durability of the intersection's pavement.