Thika Superhighway to be partially closed from April 11–14 for repairs

KeNHA also urged drivers to adhere to the traffic management plan, follow project road signs and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on-site to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will temporarily close a section of Thika Superhighway at Kihunguro for four days, from April 11 to April 14, 2025, for maintenance work.
In a notice on Thursday, KeNHA Director General Kung'u Ndungu informed the public that the temporary closure will take place between 11 pm and 4 am each day.
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“Motorists travelling from Nairobi to Thika and vice versa are advised to use the service lanes as indicated in the drawing or as directed by traffic marshals,” reads the notice.
KeNHA also urged drivers to adhere to the traffic management plan, follow project road signs and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on-site to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.
The closure for maintenance comes after motorists plying the Thika Road route were inconvenienced on Sunday, April 6, when a considerable section of the highway was closed for road works.
The road was reportedly blocked around the Ruiru area, with hundreds of motorists being redirected to the exit leading to Membley Estate. This caused a major traffic snarl-up, as drivers heading to Thika Town had to share the same route with those trying to connect with the Eastern Bypass.
Reports indicated that the disruption was due to ongoing construction and re-carpeting works around Kihunguro, which included the removal of speed bumps. The bumps, which have been a nuisance to both drivers and pedestrians, have led to reckless crossings and considerable traffic congestion, especially during rush hours.
While the removal of the speed bumps was welcomed by many, the sudden closure raised concerns among motorists due to the lack of prior communication from the KeNHA, which typically notifies the public ahead of scheduled road maintenance.
Notably, the disruption came just a day after another significant traffic jam on the evening of Saturday, April 5, around the same area.
KeNHA has now pledged to ensure a smoother flow of traffic during such operations and to minimise inconvenience for motorists.
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