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The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a two-month closure of the Mlolongo–Kamulu Road.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a two-month closure of the Mlolongo–Kamulu Road.

In a public notice on Monday, September 28, KURA said the road will be closed from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

The authority noted that the closure will facilitate essential construction works along the road. 

“The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) wishes to notify the general public of a temporary traffic disruption along the Mlolongo–Kamulu (Quarry Road), effective Thursday, 1 October 2026 until Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

“This disruption will allow the contractor to carry out essential construction works along the affected section,” read the notice. 

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File image of KURA Director General and CEO Silas Kinoti. 

KURA also mentioned that traffic will be diverted during the period. The authority advised motorists with light to medium vehicles to use the Syokimau–Katani Road and Syokimau–Parliament Road during the closure. 

Meanwhile, heavy commercial vehicles will use the Tuffoam Road to get to their destinations. 

“Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the affected section and to follow all traffic signs and instructions given by police officers and traffic marshals, who will be stationed on site to ensure smooth traffic flow,” KURA stated. 

Further, KURA apologized for the inconvenience that may be caused by the closure of the road. 

Elsewhere, KURA has extended the closure of a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi for three months. 

According to the authority, the section will remain closed until Wednesday, December, 30, 2026.

“We wish to notify the general public that the closure of the section of Eldoret Road, Nairobi, earlier communicated to run from 6 AM Monday 18th May, 2026 till 6 PM Friday 18th September, 2026, has been extended until 6 PM Wednesday 30th December, 2026,” KURA stated. 

The authority pointed out that the extension became necessary due to unforeseen challenges, including delays in the delivery of critical construction materials and equipment.

“The Authority and the contractor remain committed to completing the works to the required safety and quality standards within the revised timeline,” KURA added.