The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of a section of the Thika Superhighway (S1).
The authority has, in a Thursday, April 10 statement, indicated that the highway will be closed at the Kihunguro area to facilitate critical highway maintenance works.
The closure is scheduled to begin on the night of Friday, April 11, 2025, and will run through to the morning of Monday, April 14, 2025.
Moreover, the public notice issued by KeNHA detailed that the affected section will be closed daily between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM.
The roadworks aim to enhance the safety and durability of the highway.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption following the closure of a section of Thika Superhighway (S1) Road at Kihunguro, from Friday, April 11, 2025, to Monday, April 14, 2025, between 2300hrs to 0400hrs.
“This is to allow for highway maintenance works along the section,” stated part of the statement.
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KeNHA Issues Advice to Motorists
Consequently, motorists travelling from Nairobi to Thika and vice versa have been advised to use the service lanes as indicated in the drawing or as directed by traffic marshals.
Also, KeNHA is urging all road users to adhere to the traffic management plan, follow posted road signs, and cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals.
According to the authority, it will ensure smooth traffic flow and safety throughout the period.
Additionally, the road agency emphasized the need for patience and cooperation from the public during this time, noting that the works are necessary to improve the quality and safety of the busy highway.
For further inquiries, motorists can contact KeNHA through its toll-free line 0800-211-244 or customer care line 0700-423-606.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the traffic management plan, project road signs and co-operate with police and traffic marshals on site,” added the statement.
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Earlier Closure of Thika Road
The previous time Thika Road traffic flow was interrupted was on February 3, when Kenyatta University students staged protests.
Motorists using the superhighway at the time endured a traffic snarl-up after the students blocked part of the road.
“As at now avoid Thika Road at KU, we repeat, avoid Thika Road at KU on your way to Thika. The road has been closed again, no movement. Heavy traffic,” motorists were warned.
The Kenyatta University students were marching to the anniversary towers over the delayed HELB disbursement.
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