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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Mombasa Road for seven days, starting next week.

The affected area is the Mombasa-bound carriageway at the lmaara Mall (Tuff Steel) Junction along Mombasa Road (A8) Highway.

Mombasa road closure period

The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 25, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. and will continue until Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 4:00 a.m.

During this period, two lanes will be closed to facilitate excavation and the installation of a cross culvert along the affected section. Traffic diversion will be implemented near the Tegla Loroupe Road.

In a statement, KeNHA emphasized that the closure aims to minimize disruption and will only affect two out of the four lanes.

Motorists are advised to use the two Mombasa-bound lanes during this period and exercise caution in the construction zone.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the Public that there will be closure of a section of the Mombasa bound carriageway at lmaara Mall (Tuff Steel) Junction along Mombasa Road (A8) Highway,” KENHA said in a statement.

“The closure will commence on Monday, December 25, 2023 at 9.00 pm to Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 4.00 am. This is to allow for the excavation and installation of a cross culvert along the section,” the statement revealed.

Mombas road affected areas

“To minimize the traffic disruption within this period, the closure will only affect two lanes out of four lanes. Motorists will be required to use the two Mombasa-bound lanes as they exercise caution on this section,” the Authority added.

Temporary closure of a section of Mombasa Bound lanes of Mombasa Road (A8) at Imaara Mall pic.twitter.com/gJnACX6Mam

— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) December 24, 2023

“Motorists are therefore advised to approach the section with caution and to follow the traffic signs and guidance in place,” the statement concluded.