The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Uhuru Highway between the University of Nairobi Roundabout and Westlands Roundabout to allow for highway maintenance works.

In a statement posted on its X account on Friday, February 6, 2026, KeNHA Acting Director General Luka Kimeli notified the public that the closure will take effect every night from Friday, February 6, 2026, to Friday, February 13, 2026.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) notifies the public that a section of Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) between the University of Nairobi Roundabout and Westlands Roundabout will be temporarily closed every night from Friday, February 6, 2026, to Friday, February 13, 2026, between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am. This closure is to allow for highway maintenance works on the road section,” the statement read.

Alternative routes

KeNHA outlined alternative routes for motorists intending to access Uhuru Highway and Chiromo Road heading towards Nakuru.

“All Motorists intending to access Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) and Chiromo Road (Nakuru-bound) can use Nyerere Road, Arboretum Drive, Westlands Ring Road and the Nairobi Expressway,” the authority stated.

For motorists intending to join the Uhuru Highway heading towards Mombasa, KeNHA provided several alternative routes.

“Further, motorists intending to join Uhuru Highway (A8 Road) – Mombasa bound, can use alternative routes such as Parklands Ring Road, Ojijo Road, Kipande Road, Limuru Road, University Way and the Nairobi Expressway,” the statement added.

Cooperation with traffic marshals

KeNHA urged motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan and cooperate with law enforcement officers on site.

“Motorists are advised to follow the proposed traffic management plan as well as cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site. Normal traffic operations on the road will be restored upon completion of the works,” the authority concluded.