The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of the Mombasa Road (A8) and Eastern Bypass junction ramp affecting the Mombasa-bound lanes.
In a notice dated June 23, KeNHA said the affected section will be closed from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to allow for the construction of a box culvert along the road corridor.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) notifies the public that a section of Mombasa Road (A8) / Eastern Bypass Junction Ramp (Mombasa Bound Lanes) will be temporarily closed partially from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to Tuesday, July 7, 2026,” read part of the statement.
KeNHA Gives Alternative Route For Motorists Using Mombasa Road
Motorists driving on the Mombasa-bound lanes and intending to join the Eastern Bypass using the ramp after the overpass bridge have been advised to drive right past the closed ramp and turn left onto a diversion and reconnect with the ramp further ahead to join the Bypass.
“Motorists driving on the Mombasa-bound lanes and intend to join the Eastern Bypass using the ramp after the overpass bridge are advised to drive right past the closed ramp and turn left onto a diversion and reconnect with the ramp further ahead to join the Bypass,” read part of the statement.
The Authority has urged road users to exercise caution when approaching the affected area, adhere to the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals deployed on site.
KeNHA also encouraged motorists to plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays during the closure period.
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Mombasa–Kwa Jomvu Interchange Opened to Traffic
On June 19, KeNHA announced that the 11.3-kilometer Mombasa–Kwa Jomvu Interchange had been opened to traffic.
KeNHA said the project is now 99.4 percent complete, with only minor finishing works remaining.
According to KeNHA, earlier delays were caused by compensation challenges, which have since been resolved, allowing construction to proceed and the road to be opened to motorists.
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The authority noted that the new interchange is expected to improve traffic flow along the corridor, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety for road users.
Further, it noted that the Mombasa–Kwa Jomvu Interchange is part of the broader Mombasa–Mariakani road improvement programme, a key transport corridor that supports high volumes of passenger and cargo traffic linked to port activities.
The Jomvu section has for years experienced heavy congestion, particularly during peak periods.
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