Traffic chaos anticipated on Mombasa Road as Cabanas section temporarily closed
Motorists using Mombasa Road towards Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were notified of a temporary partial closure of a section of the highway at Cabanas area. Officials said this may cause traffic chaos as they urged motorists to seek alternative routes if necessary. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the closure will affect the [...] The post Traffic chaos anticipated…
Motorists approaching Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via Mombasa Road were informed of a temporary partial closure of a highway segment at the Cabanas area. This notice led to fears of traffic chaos, prompting officials to advise drivers to consider alternative routes if possible. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirmed that the closure would impact the Mombasa Road (A8) stretch at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp on the JKIA-bound route.
The closure commenced on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and is set to continue until Thursday, October 22, 2026. The reason for the closure, according to a September 10 public announcement, is to enable the construction of a box drain along the affected stretch. For drivers heading towards JKIA from the Eastern Bypass, designated diversion lanes will be provided.
Traffic marshals will be present to guide motorists and help minimize disruptions. KeNHA has emphasized the importance of motorists adhering to the traffic management plan and cooperating with police officers and traffic marshals on-site. Normal traffic conditions are anticipated to resume once construction activities are finished.
This announcement came following a similar disruption on another major Nairobi road, Waiyaki Way, which experienced heavy traffic for two days due to a temporary closure of the overpass at the ABC Place–Red Hill Road Junction. The disruption on Waiyaki Way was connected to maintenance and construction works on the Nairobi Expressway near the Westlands Exit, with works scheduled from 8pm on September 8 to 5pm on September 20.
Motorists using the expressway at Westlands were directed to join the lower A8 road along Waiyaki Way, leading to increased pressure on this already busy corridor, especially during peak hours. The city has been experiencing traffic congestion partly due to ongoing construction works in various areas. Some contractors are working to repair trenches in preparation for potential El Nino-related issues.
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