KeNHA announces month-long traffic disruption at Haile Selassie roundabout
In addition to pedestrian safety, the project will include 24-hour shops managed by police officers to ensure security in the area.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a month-long traffic disruption at the Haile Selassie roundabout in Nairobi, which is set to begin on Monday, March 3 and end on Monday, April 7, 2025.
The disruption, which will affect traffic on Uhuru Highway (A8), will allow for the construction of a pedestrian underpass at this busy section of the city.
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KeNHA Director General Kung'u Ndung'u said that the roadworks are part of a larger initiative to improve pedestrian safety.
"The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption at Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway (A8) Road. This traffic disruption is due to scheduled road works for the construction of a pedestrian underpass at the section which will commence from Monday, March 3, 2025, to Monday, April 7, 2025," Ndung'u said.
Motorists have been urged to adhere to new traffic management plans during the disruption.
KeNHA has advised road users to follow the instructions of traffic marshals and cooperate with police officers who will be present at the site to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic.
The construction of the pedestrian underpass, which is part of the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass Network, began in 2024. The underpass, located at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie roundabout, will cost Sh2 billion to build. It aims to provide a safe and efficient crossing for hundreds of commuters travelling to Upper Hill and surrounding areas without causing disruptions to the busy traffic flow.
In addition to pedestrian safety, the project will include 24-hour shops managed by police officers to ensure security in the area.
Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua assured the public that the underpass would be under constant surveillance by police to prevent criminal activity and enhance overall safety for commuters.
The planned underpass forms part of Nairobi's efforts to improve pedestrian infrastructure, making it safer for city residents to move around while reducing the risk of traffic accidents in busy areas.
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