Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a partial closure at the Globe Roundabout to allow repair works on a bridge over the Nairobi River.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, KeNHA said the disruption will run from March 12 to March 19, 2026, as engineers undertake reinstatement work on the Nairobi River bridge at the busy junction.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority would like to inform the public that Thika Superhighway shall be partially closed at Globe Roundabout to enable the reinstatement works at the Nairobi River bridge,” the notice read.
KeNHA said the works will affect traffic flow along several routes connecting the Nairobi Central Business District and surrounding roads, urging motorists to follow the new traffic management plan during the period.
Motorists travelling from Thika towards the CBD will be required to use the Globe Overpass, while those heading to University Way will be redirected through Prof Wangari Maathai Road.
The authority also announced alternative routes for drivers accessing other key roads within the city.
“Traffic from Thika to Kirinyaga Road and OTC will use Ring Road, while motorists from Kipande Road heading to the CBD will use Limuru Road (Fig Tree) before joining Prof Wangari Maathai Road,” KeNHA said.
Drivers from University Way or the CBD who intend to make a U-turn at Globe Roundabout to head back towards Thika will instead use the Guru Nanak U-turn.
KeNHA urged motorists to remain cautious around the construction site and cooperate with officers managing traffic during the works.
“Temporary traffic control measures, lane management, or diversions may be introduced as technical investigations and stabilisation works progress,” KeNHA said in the notice.
He added that motorists should follow directions from police officers and traffic marshals on site to avoid confusion and ensure safety.
Globe Roundabout is one of Nairobi’s most critical traffic junctions as it connects several major roads leading to the CBD, Thika Superhighway, University Way, Kipande Road and Limuru Road.
The junction also links traffic heading towards Kirinyaga Road and the OTC area, making it a key entry and exit point for thousands of motorists accessing the city centre daily.
According to KeNHA, the Thika Superhighway remains one of the busiest transport corridors in the capital, serving commuters travelling between Nairobi and satellite towns such as Thika, Ruiru and Juja.
The temporary closure is expected to ease movement for engineers carrying out repairs on the bridge structure while maintaining traffic flow through the alternative routes announced by the highways authority.
