KURA to close Nyali Links Road for 6 months to fix Mombasa flooding
By Nancy Marende, July 22, 2025The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced the closure of a road along Links Road in Nyali, Mombasa, for a period of six months.
In a notice on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, KURA revealed that the road will be closed from 6:00 am on August 1, 2025, to January 30, 2025, to facilitate the construction works to provide a lasting solution to the regular flooding and drainage challenges that usually affect this section of the road.
According to KURA, the works involve elevating the entire section and establishing proper drainage to ensure a consistent flow of rainwater, thereby addressing the persistent flooding experienced during the rainy season.
“Kenya Urban Roads Authority seeks to inform the general public of a road closure along Links Road-Nyali in Mombasa County from 6:00 AM on Friday, August 1, 2025, to 6:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026 (6 months),” read the statement in part.
As a result, the Authority has advised motorists to exercise caution when approaching the affected section.
Motorists have also been urged to follow all road signs provided. Police officers and traffic marshals will be on site to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
Additionally, the Authority apologised for the inconvenience caused and provided a sketch for motorists to follow.
“We urge motorists to avoid this section and use alternative routes as shown in the sketch below. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as we continue to transform urban mobility,” the statement added.
Mombasa flooding
According to a flood risk assessment report from the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) released in November 2024, Mombasa County faces a widespread flood hazard threat.
According to the rapid assessment undertaken by Coastal and Marine Resources Development (COMRED), it identified poor solid waste management, potable water scarcity, river management, and urban flooding as the county’s major adaptation issues.
Through stakeholder consultations, urban flooding emerged as the highest priority among the four issues. Its complexity and lack of obvious solutions called for a multi-sectoral, innovative, and in-depth participatory approach.