KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli stated on Monday, November 9, that the closure would permit specialists to carry out bridge building works, consisting of the pre-assembly and hoisting of the bridge superstructure.
Kimeli informed drivers and other roadway users that the prepared closure would work on Sunday, November 15, and stay in location for the next 5 weeks, up until Sunday, December 20, 2026.
“KeNHA informs the public of a temporary traffic disruption due to the closure of the Thika-bound service lanes at Kihunguro along the Thika Superhighway from Sunday, November 15, 2026, to Sunday, December 20, 2026,” the Authority revealed.
Continuous building and construction of Kihunguro footbridge along Thika Superhighway.
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Throughout the building duration, vehicle drivers taking a trip from Nairobi towards Thika will be needed to utilize alternative paths offered by the Authority to prevent the afflicted area.
According to KeNHA, Nairobi-Thika traffic will be diverted through Shell Petrol Station before rejoining the superhighway. Vehicle drivers can likewise utilize the roadway behind Shell Petrol Station to reconnect with the highway.
“The Nairobi-Thika traffic will be directed to utilize the diversion through Shell Petrol Station back to the highway or behind Shell Petrol Station to rejoin Thika Superhighway as an alternative path throughout this duration,” the authority specified.
KeNHA even more advised drivers to work out care when approaching the building website and follow the momentary traffic management strategy to reduce mishaps and blockage.
The Authority likewise asked roadway users to work together with policeman and traffic marshals, who it stated would be released to assist drivers through the impacted area.
“Motorists using this road are requested to exercise caution around the work areas, follow the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site,” KeNHA stated.
The Kihunguro roadway works come amidst larger upkeep and enhancement tasks along the Nairobi-Thika path targeted at enhancing roadway security and relieving traffic motion.
Amongst the prepared enhancements are the building and construction of bus bays at Roysambu and Githurai along the Nairobi-Ruiru area to offer designated locations for Public Service Vehicles (PSV) to get and drop off guests.
The Ruiru-Thika area is likewise allocated for extra enhancements, consisting of the building of a climbing up lane at Blue Post in Thika and bus bays at Witeithie.
A picture of drivers stuck in traffic on Thika Road on August 9, 2025.
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