The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced an 8-night closure of a major section of Uhuru Highway between the University of Nairobi Roundabout and Westlands Roundabout.
In a statement, KeNHA said that the shutdown will from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am daily between February 6 and February 13, 2026.
According to KeNHA, the temporary closure is to allow for highway maintenance works and urged motorists to follow designated alternative routes and cooperate with traffic marshals.
“All Motorists intending to access Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) and Chiromo Road (Nakuru-bound) can use Nyerere Road, Arboretum Drive, Westlands Ring Road and the Nairobi Expressway. Further, motorists intending to join Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) – Mombasa bound, can use alternative routes such as Parklands Ring Road, Ojijo Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, University Way and the Nairobi Expressway,” part of the statement read.
“Motorists are advised to follow the proposed traffic management plan as well as cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site. Normal traffic operations on the road will be restored upon completion of the works”, the statement added.
