{
  "id": 16326682,
  "title": "Southern Bypass to Remain Closed Until Sunday at 3pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/southern-bypass-to-remain-closed-until-sunday-at-3pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:07:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/southern-bypass-to-remain-closed-until-sunday-at-3pm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon organizers have announced that the Nairobi Southern Bypass will remain shut until 3pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This closure, beginning at midnight on Saturday, is necessary to accommodate the marathon event. The bypass, stretching between Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town, will be completely blocked off. However, sections of Lang’ata Road and Ngong Road near Uhuru Gardens and Nairobi National Park will also be subject to partial closures and security measures. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes like Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway, James Gichuru Road, and Waiyaki Way to bypass the closure and avoid traffic delays. The police are collaborating with other agencies to ensure smooth traffic flow and the marathon's success. Those contravening traffic rules will face severe penalties. Motorists are urged to comply with traffic directions and demonstrate patience while navigating the affected areas.",
  "summary": "The Nairobi Southern Bypass will be completely closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, until 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to facilitate the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. Nairobi traffic boss Joseph Chirchir said the closure would cover the entire stretch between the Ole Sereni Interchange and Kikuyu Town. Partial [...] The post Southern Bypass to Remain…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}