KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of a Section of Kenyatta Avenue

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that it will close a section of the Kenyatta Avenue temporarily from July 25 to August 12, 2023.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority hereby informs the public that a section of Kenyatta Avenue (at Uhuru Highway Roundabout), shall be closed in phases between Tuesday 25th July 2023 to Saturday 12th August 2023,” KeNHA stated in a notice.

Through a traffic advisory notice released on Tuesday, July 25, KeNHA noted that the temporary closure will happen at off-peak hours starting from 9.00pm to 4.00am in the morning.

Moreover, the Kenya National Highways authority said the temporary closure is meant to allow for re-installation of a Cross Culvert across Kenyatta Avenue.

Schedule for the Re-installation

• Re-installation of Phase I will be conducted from 24^th to 26^th July 2023
• Re-installation of Phase II will take place from 28^th July to 1st August 2023
• Re-installation of Phase III will take place from 3rd to 7^th August 2023
• Re-installation of Phase IV will take place from 8^th to 12^th August 2023

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As such, KeNHA advised motorists to exercise caution and road courtesy while using the road.

Motorists are further urged to cooperate with police and traffic marshals for better management of traffic.

About KeNHA

The Kenya National Highways Authority is a statutory body established under the Kenya Roads Act of 2007 and inaugurated in September 2008.

KeNHA is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, management, and maintenance of all National Trunk Roads comprising of Class S, A, and B roads.

Similarly, Road’s authority is in charge of all weigh bridge installations in the country.

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The authority aims to develop, maintain, and manage quality and adequate national trunk roads through innovation and optimal utilization of resources for sustainable development.

Furthermore, KeNHA has its headquarters in Nairobi. It also has ten regional offices and three corridor management offices.