Nairobi, Kenya – Motorists using Thika Superhighway are experiencing heavy traffic after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced a temporary partial closure at Globe Roundabout to allow for repair works at the Nairobi River Bridge.
According to KeNHA, the disruption began on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and will continue until Thursday, March 19, 2026 as engineers carry out technical reinstatement works near the busy junction.
In a public notice, the authority explained that the closure is necessary to facilitate construction activities at the bridge located close to the roundabout.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to inform the public that the Thika Superhighway shall be partially closed at the Globe Roundabout to enable reinstatement works at the Nairobi River bridge,” KeNHA stated.
Alternative Routes for Motorists
To ease congestion during the construction period, motorists have been advised to plan their journeys early and follow the designated traffic diversions.
Drivers travelling from Thika toward Nairobi CBD have been directed to use the Globe Overpass instead of accessing the roundabout directly.
Motorists heading toward University Way from Thika have been advised to use Professor Wangari Maathai Road, while those travelling toward Kirinyaga Road and the OTC area should use Ring Road Ngara to access the city centre.
At the same time, motorists coming from Kipande Road toward the CBD have been instructed to use Limuru Road at Fig Tree junction before joining Professor Wangari Maathai Road.
KeNHA also noted that drivers travelling from University Way or the CBD who intend to make a U-turn at Globe Roundabout should instead use the Guru Nanak U-Turn.
Drivers Urged to Be Cautious
The authority warned that additional temporary traffic control measures, including lane management and further diversions, may be introduced as the works continue.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution when approaching the construction zone and cooperate with traffic police officers and marshals deployed to manage traffic flow along the affected sections.
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