Motorists using Thika Road were stuck in heavy traffic late Monday, September 28, 2026, night after an accident at Roysambu caused a temporary closure of parts of the main highway. The accident occurred near the Roysambu flyover on the main carriageway, affecting vehicle movement along the busy road. This incident led to a significant buildup of traffic on the remaining carriageway and service lanes.
The incident alert issued at 11 pm identified the location as Thika Road, Roysambu, near the flyover and main carriageway. According to the alert, the accident resulted in the temporary closure of parts of Thika Superhighway. Consequently, motorists had to use the remaining available sections of the highway and service lanes, leading to a substantial traffic buildup.
Videos seen by K24 Digital at around 11:30 pm captured the situation, showing several cars lined up along Thika Road, with vehicles occupying the road next to one another. A considerable number of people were also seen walking on foot in the videos, making their way along the road as vehicles remained stuck in the heavy traffic.
By the time of publishing, authorities had not yet provided information on whether anyone had been injured or killed in the accident. Further details on the incident were therefore not immediately available. The incident at Roysambu significantly affected the normal movement of vehicles along the highway, causing delays for matatus and other vehicles.
The alert stated that the remaining carriageway and service lanes experienced heavy traffic following the accident. It also noted that parts of the main highway had been temporarily closed. This situation is not unusual for Thika Road, which is known for heavy traffic, and incidents can quickly cause major traffic buildups when part of the road is blocked.
Some residents have called on authorities to consider expanding the highway due to the large population and vehicle volume in that area. Social media users expressed their frustration, with one user, Idriss Galgalo, writing, “KeNHA Thika Superhighway kuna jam kila siku. Govt should expand that road ASAP.” Another user, Kelvin Mwendwa, wondered, “What’s happening hapa Roasters, Thika Road? Traffic haisongi mazee.”
Thika Road frequently experiences heavy traffic, and a simple accident can cause significant delays. Just last month, motorists faced heavy traffic for hours on Thika Road after a morning snarl-up affected movement along the busy highway. The traffic was reported along the stretch from Weteithie to Delmonte, with motorists facing delays on the road.
Key points
- The accident on Thika Road at Roysambu caused a temporary closure of parts of the highway.
- The incident resulted in significant traffic buildup on the remaining carriageway and service lanes.
- Residents are calling for the expansion of Thika Superhighway due to frequent traffic congestion.
