Motorists using Waiyaki Way should brace for traffic disruptions over the next three months after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the partial closure of a section of the busy highway in Westlands. The move is aimed at facilitating the construction and expansion of pedestrian infrastructure designed to improve safety for road users in the area.
Highlights
- KeNHA has announced a three-month partial closure of Waiyaki Way.
- The affected section is between Karuna Close and Westlands Roundabout.
- Closure takes effect from June 25 to September 25, 2026.
- Construction works include expansion of the Dunhill Towers footbridge.
- Traffic will be redirected through the existing service lane.
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KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of Waiyaki Way in Nairobi as construction works get underway in the Westlands area.
The affected stretch is located on the Nakuru-bound carriageway between Karuna Close and the Westlands Roundabout, one of the city’s busiest road corridors.
According to KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, the closure will begin on June 25, 2026, and remain in effect until September 25, 2026.
New Pedestrian Infrastructure Planned
The traffic disruption will allow contractors to carry out extension works on the existing pedestrian footbridge near Dunhill Towers while also constructing a new footbridge linking the Fogo Gaucho and QuickMart Westlands area.
The projects are part of ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety and ease movement along the increasingly busy highway.
Once completed, the new infrastructure is expected to provide safer crossing points for thousands of pedestrians who use the area daily.
Traffic to Be Diverted
To minimize disruptions, KeNHA has put in place a traffic management plan that will see motorists redirected through the existing service lane during the construction period.
The authority has urged drivers to remain vigilant while approaching the affected section and to follow all temporary road signs, lane markings and instructions from traffic marshals.
Motorists Warned of Delays
Given the high volume of traffic that uses Waiyaki Way every day, the closure is expected to cause congestion, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.
Road users have been advised to allow extra travel time, consider alternative routes where possible and stay updated on traffic advisories throughout the construction period.
For many Nairobi commuters, the next three months could mean longer journeys, but authorities say the temporary inconvenience will ultimately result in safer and more efficient movement for both motorists and pedestrians.
While the construction works may test the patience of commuters, officials hope the upgraded pedestrian facilities will make one of Nairobi’s busiest highways safer for everyone who uses it.
