The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway (A8) to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian underpass.
In an advisory issued on Monday, January 13, 2025, KeNHA informed the public about scheduled road works that will begin on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and continue until Thursday, February 20, 2025.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public of a temporary traffic disruption at Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway (A8) Road. This traffic disruption is due to scheduled road works for construction of a pedestrian underpass at the section which will commence from Thursday, January 16, 2025, to Thursday, February 20, 2025,” KeNHA announced.
The authority has outlined a traffic management plan to help ease the flow of vehicles during the construction period.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan below and cooperate with the police and traffic marshalls on site,” the advisory stated.
Temporary traffic disruption at Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway from January 16, 2025 to February 20, 2025 pic.twitter.com/klrUSxydG7
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) January 13, 2025
Closed since November
The latest announcement comes despite the road having remained closed to traffic since Thursday, November 28, 2024, with plans to reopen on Friday, January 17, 2025.
In a statement issued on Saturday, November 23, 2024, KeNHA had announced a temporary closure to enable the construction of a pedestrian underpass at a busy intersection.
“This is due to scheduled road works for the construction of the Pedestrian Underpass at the section which commences from Thursday, November 28, 2024, to Friday, January 17, 2025,” KeNHA noted.
The authority urged road users to adhere to the traffic management plan, pay attention to road signs, and cooperate with police officers and marshals at the site to maintain safety and order.
“KeNHA advises motorists to follow the proposed traffic management plan, project road signs and co-operate with police and traffic marshals on site,” the statement added.
