Govt Bans Heavy Commercial Vehicles from Using Nyali Bridge for 3 Months

Heavy commercial vehicles using the Nyali Bridge in Mombasa will face daily disruptions for over eight hours, affecting cargo movement from the Port of Mombasa.

Transporters are now being directed to use the alternative Changamwe-Mariakani-Mavueni route to ensure continuity of supplies.

The County Government of Mombasa has issued a gazette notice imposing temporary restrictions on heavy commercial vehicles along key Northern Mainland roads, effective from April 3, 2026, to July 1, 2026.

The move aims to manage traffic congestion and improve the flow of vehicles during peak hours.

Peak Hours and Affected Routes

Commercial vehicles above 10 tonnes will be banned during peak hours, 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The restriction affects several major routes, including Nyali Bridge, Fidel Odinga Road, Links Road, New Malindi Road, Old Malindi Road, Zakhem Road, Dr Felix Road, Mt Kenya Road, and Ras Kisauni Road.

Kenya Transporters Association chairman Newton Wang’oo said, “It’s four hours in the evening. We have asked our members to use the Mavueni route during the disruption period”.

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Enforcement and Guidance for Motorists

Daniel Manyala, County Head of Transport, Infrastructure and Governance, stated that enforcement measures will ensure compliance.

“Motorists and mainly drivers who work for logistics companies have been urged to adjust their schedules accordingly to avoid disruptions. The measure is intended to streamline the movement of vehicles within the city by reducing travel delays for commuters and enhancing road safety.”

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Link to New Digital Surveillance System

The restriction coincides with the rollout of a new digital surveillance system designed to tighten parking rules and improve compliance with county laws.

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said, “The first phase of the smart CCTV camera project is nearing completion. The system was initially designed to identify motorists who fail to pay parking fees, but the scope was expanded to detect a broader range of traffic and parking violations”.

He added, “The county government invested and put up smart CCTVs across Mombasa using our own resources. As we speak right now, we have already installed, and we are in the process of finalising.”

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