The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a major section of Waiyaki Way, also known as the A8 Road. The affected segment spans between Villa Rosa Kempinski and the Museum Hill Interchange, specifically along the Mombasa-bound lanes. This closure is necessary for critical highway maintenance works aimed at improving the structural integrity and quality of the road section.
According to the official communication released on October 1, 2026, signed by KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, the partial road closure will commence on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and extend through Saturday, November 7, 2026. During this period, motorists intending to use Waiyaki Way will have to utilize the remaining unclosed lanes of the highway. The authority has also encouraged drivers to plan ahead and use alternative detour routes across the city to minimize potential congestion and ensure seamless movement.
To manage traffic flow and reduce delays, KeNHA has instructed motorists to adhere strictly to the proposed traffic management plan deployed in the area. Motorists are expected to extend full cooperation to traffic police officers and marshals stationed on site to guide vehicles. The highways authority has assured the public that normal traffic operations on the road will fully resume as soon as the scheduled maintenance works are completed.
The closure of Waiyaki Way, a major road in Nairobi, is expected to cause significant disruptions to traffic in the area. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow for extra time to reach their destinations. The use of alternative routes may also help to reduce congestion and minimize delays.
KeNHA has urged all road users to exercise caution and follow the traffic management plan to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the maintenance period. The authority has also assured the public that the maintenance works are necessary to improve the quality and safety of the road.
The maintenance works on Waiyaki Way are part of a larger effort by KeNHA to improve the condition of highways in Kenya. The authority has been working to upgrade and maintain the country's road network, which is essential for the transportation of goods and people.
The partial closure of Waiyaki Way is expected to be completed by November 7, 2026, after which normal traffic operations will resume. KeNHA has thanked the public for their cooperation and understanding during this period.
Key points
- The partial closure of Waiyaki Way will take place from October 8 to November 7, 2026.
- The closure is necessary for critical highway maintenance works aimed at improving the structural integrity and quality of the road section.
- Motorists have been advised to utilize alternative routes and adhere to the proposed traffic management plan to minimize disruptions.
