KeNHA has announced a five-week closure of Thika-bound service lanes at Kihunguro.
KeNHA will close Thika-bound service lanes from November 15 to December 20, 2026, for bridge construction works.
Motorists face a five-week Kihunguro traffic disruption as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) closes Thika-bound service lanes. The closure on the Thika Superhighway will run from November 15 to December 20, 2026.
In its November 8 public notice, KeNHA said the works involve pre-assembling the bridge superstructure before hoisting it. The authority will therefore divert affected traffic around Shell Petrol Station during the construction period.
KeNHA urged motorists to approach the work area cautiously and follow the temporary traffic management plan. It also asked drivers to cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals on site.
Kihunguro traffic disruption diversion routes
KeNHA outlined two diversion options for motorists travelling from Nairobi towards Thika through the affected section. One route passes via Shell Petrol Station before returning to the highway. The other runs behind the station and also reconnects with the Thika Superhighway.
During the closure, drivers should follow directions from police and traffic marshals to help vehicles move smoothly. These directions form part of the temporary arrangements around the construction area while the bridge works proceed.
The closure starts on Sunday, November 15, and continues until Sunday, December 20. Throughout that period, KeNHA has asked road users to exercise caution around the work areas and use the designated diversions.
