NAIROBI, Kenya — Several major roads in Nairobi will experience closures this weekend to facilitate the upcoming Nairobi City Marathon, prompting a traffic advisory for motorists.
Among the significant arteries affected is the Nairobi Expressway, which will be closed to traffic from 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 5th, until 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 6th.
Additionally, a section of Waiyaki Way will also be impacted. The inner lanes of Waiyaki Way will be closed from Musa Gitau Road, extending to the entrance of the Nairobi Expressway.
This particular closure will be in effect from 12:00 AM (midnight) on Sunday, July 6th, until 10:00 AM on the same day.
Roads set to be affected on Sunday include:
- Waiyaki Way (Inner lanes): Closed from 12am to 10am between Musa Gitau Road and the entrance to the expressway.
- Mombasa Road & Southern Bypass (Likoni Road crossing): Closed from 12am to 11am, impacting roundabouts and all exits and entries into the city.
- Uhuru Highway: Closed from 12am to 2pm in two sections—between Southern Bypass & Langata Roundabout and between Bunyala Roundabout & Kenyatta Avenue.
- Kenyatta Avenue: Closed from 12am to 4pm, particularly between PanAfric Hotel and Uhuru Highway.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and adhere to traffic management directions during these times to ensure smooth movement and minimize disruptions.
