Full List: New Speed Limits Across Nairobi Roads, Including Thika Road

Motorists in Nairobi will be required to adhere to the newly set speed limits on major highways and bypasses, as the government steps up enforcement through speed cameras and instant fines.

The new speed limits have been outlined as part of the government’s efforts through the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to curb speeding and improve road safety in the capital and its environs.

The new speed limits have been set for major highways, including Thika Road, the Southern and Northern bypasses, the Nairobi Expressway, and sections of Mombasa Road and Waiyaki Road.

The traffic monitoring cameras installed along these highways will be able to automatically detect speeding motorists and impose instant fines accordingly.

According to the guidelines, several sections of the busy Thika Road corridor have different limits depending on the stretch of road.

Motorists travelling between Safari Park and Thika Road will be required to maintain speeds of up to 110 km/h, while those moving between Jomoko and the Thika Turnoff will be restricted to 80 km/h.

Speed Limits Across Thika Road Corridor

Other sections along the same corridor have lower limits due to traffic density and interchanges.

Motorists travelling between Allsops and the GSU Headquarters towards Thika Road must adhere to the 80 km/h cap.

The stretch between Pangani and the Muthaiga Interchange also carries the same limit of 80 km/h.

Additional sections near Roysambu and the TRM area allow a range between 80 km/h and 100 km/h, depending on traffic conditions and specific zones marked by the enforcement cameras.

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Bypass Routes Also Under Camera Surveillance

The authorities have also imposed strict speed limits on the capital city’s bypass routes to control the speed at which motorists drive and minimize accidents.

On the Southern Bypass route, drivers approaching the Virtual Weighbridge are required to observe the speed limit of 80 km/h.

Drivers leaving the Ngong Road interchange and accessing the bypass are also required to drive at a speed not exceeding 80 km/h.

Motorists driving on the Northern Bypass route are restricted to a speed limit of 80 km/h after the Gitaru route.

Motorists driving between the Ruaka and Wangige routes are also required to observe the speed limit of 80 km/h.

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Expressway and Mombasa Road Sections Affected

The camera-controlled limits also cover other sections of the Nairobi Expressway and other associated motorways.

The stretch from Museum Hill to Westlands is subject to a maximum of 80 km/h.

However, drivers using this expressway after passing Nyayo Stadium are expected to maintain speeds of no more than 80 km/h.

Additionally, vehicles traveling on Mombasa Road from Nyayo Stadium to key areas such as Sameer Business Park, General Motors, and the Cabanas area near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are expected to comply with the 80 km/h speed limit.

On Waiyaki Way, drivers are expected to maintain speeds between 60 km/h and 80 km/h, particularly in the Kangemi and Uthiru areas, where traffic congestion and pedestrian movement are common.

According to the NTSA, enforcing these limits aims to promote road discipline and reduce speed-related accidents on Nairobi’s major motorways.

Motorists are encouraged to be vigilant and comply with these limits to avoid penalties under the instant-fines system.

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