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KeNHA said the disruption will affect traffic from Nairobi to Thika Town and provided an alternative route.

On Monday, November 9, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced traffic disruptions at Kihunguro along the Thika Superhighway.

KeNHA explained that the Thika-bound service lanes at the section will be closed from November 15 to December 20 to allow for the assembly and hoisting of a bridge.

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"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) informs the public of a temporary traffic disruption due to the closure of the Thika-bound service lanes at Kihunguro along the Thika Superhighway from Sunday, November 15, 2026, to Sunday, December 20, 2026.

"The closure is to allow for pre-assembly of the bridge superstructure and subsequent hoisting," the notice read.

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A file photo of KeNHA DG Nashon Kondiwa

Consequently, the traffic from Nairobi to Thika will be diverted around the Shell fuelling station during the aforementioned period.

"The Nairobi - Thika traffic will be directed to use the diversion via Shell Petrol Station back to the highway or behind Shell Petrol Station to re-join Thika Superhighway as an alternative route during this period," the Authority announced.

KeNHA advised motorists using Thika Road to exercise caution around the work areas, follow the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate with the police and traffic marshals on site.

Earlier, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President William Ruto will commission the Thika Road Expressway construction within 60 days.

Kindiki admitted the government had faced hurdles in sourcing funds for the project,  but found a solution. He confirmed the Expressway will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP) and will resolve the traffic crisis on Thika Road.

"In two months, the President will come here to start the expressway from Thika Town to Museum Hill in Nairobi. We have the Thika Superhighway, but we still have a lot of traffic," the DP confirmed.

The DP also confirmed that the Kiambu Road dualling project had begun after the government made a down payment to the contractor. The project is expected to cost Ksh29 billion.