Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of the busy Thika Superhighway at the Globe Roundabout to allow engineers to carry out reinstatement works on the Nairobi River bridge.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026, KeNHA said the traffic disruption will run until March 19, 2026.
According to the authority, the temporary closure is necessary to facilitate technical works aimed at restoring the structural integrity of the bridge.
The announcement was made by KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli, who assured motorists that traffic management measures have been put in place to minimize disruption during the construction period.
The Globe Roundabout serves as one of Nairobi’s busiest road junctions, linking Thika Superhighway to several key routes including University Way, Kipande Road and the Nairobi Central Business District.
The section experiences heavy traffic daily as it connects the capital with satellite towns along the Thika corridor.
The Kenya National Highways Authority has outlined several diversion routes to help manage traffic flow during the ongoing works near the Globe Roundabout.
According to the advisory, motorists heading to the Nairobi Central Business District from Thika Superhighway will be redirected through the Globe Overpass to maintain access to the city centre.
Drivers traveling toward University Way will instead use Prof. Wangari Maathai Road as an alternative route.
Motorists approaching from Kipande Road and heading to the CBD or the Odeon Cinema Bus Terminus have been advised to connect through Limuru Road near Fig Tree before proceeding to Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.
Meanwhile, drivers coming from University Way or the CBD who intend to make a U-turn toward Guru Nanak Roundabout will be required to use the designated turning point at Guru Nanak during the construction period.
KeNHA urged road users to cooperate with traffic marshals and observe the temporary traffic signs placed along the affected routes to ensure smooth flow of vehicles and safety during the works.
