KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Nairobi Southern Bypass on Sunday

KeNHA has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass to facilitate the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

In a notice on Monday, October 19, the authority said the closure would affect the stretch between Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town from midnight on Saturday, October 24, to 2pm on Sunday, October 25.

"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the Public that there will be a temporary closure of Nairobi Southern Bypass from Ole Sereni Interchange to Kikuyu Town on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Midnight to Sunday October 25, 2026 at 2.00pm," the notice read.

KeNHA advised motorists travelling between the affected areas to use alternative routes during the closure.

"Motorists are advised to use Mombasa Road (A8) from Ole Sereni Interchange through Uhuru Highway, and vice versa, as the alternative route.

"All road users are further advised to follow the traffic signs and guidance as directed by traffic marshals and Police," the notice added.

Source: Nairobi Leo