NPS Announces Southern Bypass Closure for Nairobi Marathon, Issues Traffic Diversions

In a traffic advisory issued on Saturday, police said the Southern Bypass would be completely closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, until 3pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – The National Police Service (NPS) has announced a temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass and traffic restrictions on sections of Lang’ata Road and Ngong Road to facilitate the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

The closure will cover the entire stretch between the Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town, affecting motorists travelling between Mombasa Road, Lang’ata, Karen and areas west of Nairobi.

Partial road closures and security restrictions will also affect sections of Lang’ata Road and Ngong Road near Uhuru Gardens and Nairobi National Park, where activities linked to the marathon will take place.

Police have urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use designated alternative routes to minimise congestion during the closure.

Source: Capital FM