Major Nairobi Highway to Close This Sunday: Here’s What to Know

Nancy Osumba 2 hours ago

Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to plan their journeys in advance following the announcement of a temporary road closure along a key section of the Southern Bypass this weekend.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed that a section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass, stretching from Ole Sereni Interchange to Lang’ata Road Interchange, will be closed on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

The closure will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to allow for the smooth running of the 2026 Nairobi Marathon, which is expected to attract a large number of participants.

The authority explained that the move is aimed at ensuring safety and smooth organisation of the marathon event, which is expected to attract participants and spectators from across the country.

“This road closure is to facilitate the 2026 Nairobi Marathon event to take place,” KeNHA stated in the notice.

Traffic Advisory for Motorists

To minimize disruption, KeNHA has advised drivers to use alternative routes during the closure period.

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Motorists traveling from Ole Sereni Interchange have been directed to use Mombasa Road (A8) through the Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout to connect to Lang’ata Road.

In its notice, the authority emphasized the importance of cooperation from road users.

“Motorists are advised to use the Mombasa Road (A8) Highway from Ole Sereni Interchange to the Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout to access Lang’ata Road,” KeNHA stated.

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Appeal for Cooperation During the Closure

KeNHA has also called on the public to follow guidance from traffic officials who will be deployed along the affected routes to manage the situation.

“We kindly request all road users to cooperate with police officers and traffic marshals who will be on site to guide traffic during the closure,” the authority added.

The Nairobi Marathon is one of the city’s major sporting events, drawing both professional and recreational runners and typically leading to traffic changes on key roads.

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