Uhuru Highway Section Faces Two More Nights of Closure for Maintenance

The Kenya National Highways Authority issued a reminder on February 6, 2026, about the temporary night-time closure of a section of Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) in Nairobi. The closure, which began that evening, affects the stretch between the University of Nairobi Roundabout and the Westlands Roundabout.

The road closes each night from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am to facilitate highway maintenance. Works include resurfacing, patching potholes, repairing drainage or other routine upkeep on this high-traffic urban route. The schedule runs through Friday, February 13, 2026, meaning two nights remain as of late February 11. Normal access resumes each morning at 5:00 am.

Uhuru Highway connects Nairobi's central business district to Westlands, Upper Hill and onward to Nakuru and Mombasa. The corridor handles dense daytime flows from commuters, public transport, freight and personal vehicles. Night closures limit disruption during peak hours but impact evening logistics, night shifts, deliveries and overnight travel.

Drivers are directed to alternatives. For Nakuru-bound traffic via Uhuru Highway and Chiromo Road, options include Nyerere Road, Arboretum Drive, Westlands Ring Road or the Nairobi Expressway. Mombasa-bound users can take Parklands Ring Road, Ojijo Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, University Way or the Nairobi Expressway. Traffic police and marshals manage diversions and ensure compliance.

This maintenance falls under KeNHA's responsibility for national trunk roads. Uhuru Highway (A8) endures heavy wear from volume, weather and vehicle loads, necessitating periodic interventions. Night shifts enable safe access for crews to perform milling, asphalt application, kerb fixes or marking with minimal public interference.

Completion on time avoids spillover into daytime, which could snarl wider city traffic. Motorists should adjust plans, heed signs and coordinate with on-site personnel. KeNHA provides updates through its website and social media, with contact points for inquiries.

The notice, from Acting Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, stresses cooperation for smooth operations.