The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced
a temporary closure of part of the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.
In a notice seen by The Star, KeNHA said the affected
section lies between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe Interchange.
The authority said the closure will begin on Saturday,
August 23 and end on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to
notify the public that a section of Mombasa - Nairobi (A8) Highway will
experience traffic disruption between the Makupa Bridge and Changamwe
Interchange from Saturday August 23, 2025 to Sunday September 7, 2025,” Acting
Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli said.
The disruption is meant to allow for road construction and
drainage works.
KeNHA said the works are necessary to ensure seamless road
connectivity between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe area.
It further urged motorists to follow the proposed traffic
management plan and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.
The closure comes barely a month after the Kenya Urban Roads
Authority (KURA) announced a six-month closure of a section of Links Road in
Nyali, Mombasa County, starting from Friday, August 1, 2025, to Friday, January
30, 2026.
The closure is to allow for major construction works aimed
at resolving long-standing flooding and drainage problems that often affect
that part of the road.
In its statement, KURA urged motorists to exercise caution
when approaching the affected section and to follow all traffic signs and
directions.
KURA is a state agency mandated to manage, develop,
rehabilitate, and maintain all public roads in urban areas across the country,
excluding national roads.
It plays a key role in the planning and improvement of road
infrastructure within cities and municipalities to enhance mobility and urban
connectivity.
KURA currently oversees a road network spanning
approximately 4,625 km, comprising both paved and unpaved roads within urban
areas.
With its broad presence and strategic mandate, KURA plays a
pivotal role in transforming urban mobility, driving socio-economic
development, and enhancing the overall quality of life for citizens across the
Republic of Kenya.
