The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced the temporary closure of the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road, also known as Quarry Road, from October 1 to December 1, 2026. This closure will allow a contractor to carry out essential construction works. Motorists have been advised to use designated alternative routes during this period. The closure is expected to disrupt traffic along the affected section for two months.
KURA Director General Silas Kinoti stated that the closure is necessary to facilitate construction and apologized for the inconvenience caused to motorists. Light to medium vehicles will be diverted through Syokimau-Katani Road and Syokimau-Parliament Road, while heavy commercial vehicles will use Tuffoam Road. Motorists approaching the affected section have been urged to exercise caution and follow traffic signs as well as instructions from police officers and traffic marshals deployed to manage traffic.
In addition to the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road closure, KURA has extended the closure of a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi. The closure was initially scheduled to end on September 18 but will now remain in place until 6 pm on December 30, 2026. The extension is due to unforeseen logistical and site-related challenges encountered during the construction of a vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River.
The challenges encountered during the construction of the vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River included delays in the delivery of critical construction materials and equipment. KURA attributed these delays to factors beyond the contractor's control. The authority and the contractor remain committed to completing the works to the required safety and quality standards within the revised timeline.
Motorists using Eldoret Road have been advised to continue using the alternative routes provided by the authority and to follow directions from traffic police and marshals. The traffic arrangements will remain in force throughout the extended closure period. KURA has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the works as it continues with efforts to improve urban transport infrastructure.
The two closures are expected to affect motorists using key routes around Nairobi and its outskirts. Drivers have been urged to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional travel time. The closures are part of KURA's efforts to improve urban transport infrastructure in Kenya's capital city.
KURA's announcement has been made in advance to minimize disruptions and allow motorists to plan accordingly. The authority is working to complete the construction works and restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.
Key points
- The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has announced the temporary closure of Mlolongo-Kamulu Road and extended the closure of Eldoret Road due to construction works.
- The closures are expected to disrupt traffic and motorists have been advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance.
- The construction works are part of KURA's efforts to improve urban transport infrastructure in Nairobi.
