The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has announced a six-month closure of the Links Road in Nyali, Mombasa County.
In a notice on Tuesday, July 22, KURA said the road will be closed from August 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026.
The authority explained that the closure will allow construction works along the road, aimed at providing a lasting solution to the persistent flooding and drainage challenges affecting the route.
“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, 1st August 2025, to 6:00 PM on Friday, 30th January 2026 (6 Months).
“This road closure is necessary to facilitate the construction works with the aim of providing a lasting solution to the regular flooding and drainage challenges that usually affect this section of the road,” read the notice in part.
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KURA called on motorists to be cautious when approaching the affected section of the road and to follow all road signs provided.
The authority also said police officers and traffic marshals would be deployed at the site to facilitate smooth traffic flow.
“Police officers and traffic marshals will be on site to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. We urge motorists to avoid this section and use alternative routes,” KURA added.
Further, the authority apologized to motorists for potential inconveniences the closure of the road may cause.
Meanwhile, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a 3-month traffic disruption along a section of Thika – Garissa highway at Kavenge bridge near Mbakini centre.
In a statement on Monday, July 21, KeNHA said the traffic disruption will be experienced from Saturday, July 26, 2025, to Saturday, November 8, 2025.
