KURA addresses public safety concerns over Kenyatta Avenue's hoarding walls

“We thank you for your continued patience as we transform urban mobility," KURA said.

by CHRISTABEL ADHIAMBO

News25 July 2025 - 09:39

In Summary

According to KURA, the walls serve two primary purposes: to create a physical barrier between the public and active construction zones and to manage both human and vehicular movement around the site.
These barriers are particularly critical in busy urban corridors, where road works involve heavy machinery, open excavations and frequent movement of construction personnel and materials.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has addressed growing concerns from Nairobi residents over temporary hoarding walls erected along Kenyatta Avenue, clarifying that the installations are part of vital safety measures linked to ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

In a statement released on July 25, 2025, through its official X account, Kura stated that the hoarding walls are temporary structures designed to safeguard both pedestrians and motorists during the execution of the Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange project.

“Following stakeholder concerns, the structures along Kenyatta Avenue are part of a temporary hoarding wall to enhance safety during ongoing works. Due to the project's complexity, public safety is key,” Kura stated.

“Kindly disregard any misleading information.”

According to Kura, the walls serve two primary purposes: to create a physical barrier between the public and active construction zones and to manage both human and vehicular movement around the site.

These barriers are particularly critical in busy urban corridors, where road works involve heavy machinery, open excavations and frequent movement of construction personnel and materials.

The agency noted that hoarding walls also help reduce dust, noise and accidental intrusion, which are common in high-traffic areas such as Kenyatta Avenue.

“We’re back on site! Construction has officially resumed on the Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange, the Upper Hill–Haile Selassie Overpass and the associated road network upgrades,” Kura added.

“We thank you for your continued patience as we transform urban mobility.”

The roadworks are part of a broader urban mobility improvement programme targeting congestion, pedestrian safety and better connectivity across Nairobi’s transport network.

On July 14, 2025, Kura issued a notice advising motorists in Nairobi to brace for temporary traffic disruptions along Jogoo Road and Nyasa Road starting from 10:00 PM on Friday, July 18, to 11:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025.

They said that the road closures are necessary to allow for critical culvert installation works, part of broader infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving urban drainage and traffic flow.