KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure on Thika Superhighway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption at the Globe Roundabout along the Thika Superhighway (A2) to pave the way for reinstatement works at the Nairobi River bridge.

In a public notice dated March 12, 2026, KeNHA informed motorists that the affected section of the highway will be partially closed from Thursday, March 12, 2026, to Thursday, March 19, 2026.

According to the Authority, the temporary closure is necessary to facilitate technical investigations and stabilisation works at the Nairobi River bridge near the Globe Roundabout.

Alternative Routes for Motorists

To minimise inconvenience, KeNHA has outlined alternative routes for motorists during the closure period:

•  Traffic heading to Nairobi CBD from Thika will use the Globe Overpass.

•  Motorists from Thika accessing University Way will be redirected to Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.

•  Drivers traveling from Thika to Kirinyaga Road and OTC have been advised to use Ring Road.

•  Traffic from Kipande Road heading to the CBD will use Limuru Road (Fig Tree area) before joining Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.

•  Motorists from University Way or CBD intending to make a U-turn at Globe Roundabout towards Thika have been directed to use the Guru Nanak U-Turn instead.

KeNHA indicated that additional traffic control measures, including lane management and diversions, may be introduced as works progress.

The Authority has urged motorists to exercise caution when approaching the work zones and to strictly adhere to the proposed traffic management plan. Drivers are also advised to cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals deployed on site to ensure smooth flow of vehicles and enhance safety.

The temporary disruption is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve critical infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest highways.