{
  "id": 8033104,
  "title": "KeNHA announces temporary closure of Thika road section for construction works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/kenha-announces-temporary-closure-of-thika-road-section-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T13:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kenha-announces-temporary-closure-of-thika-road-section-for-construction-works/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a portion of the Thika-Kilimambogo (A3) Road at Gatuanyaga, Delmonte Farms, for construction purposes. The affected road segment will be closed from September 11 to October 2, allowing for pavement construction on a failed section. Motorists are required to use designated diversion lanes during this period to avoid disruption.\n\nKeNHA informed the public about the closure, stating that the works aim to ensure road safety and minimize traffic disruptions. They have provided diversion routes to facilitate smooth traffic flow. Motorists are advised to follow the proposed traffic management plan and collaborate with police officers and traffic marshals stationed at the construction site.\n\nOnce the construction is finished, normal traffic operations will resume. Travelers between Thika and Kilimambogo have been encouraged to adjust their schedules and account for potential delays during the three-week closure.",
  "summary": "The affected section will be closed from Friday, September 11, to Friday, October 2, 2026, as the authority undertakes pavement construction on a failed section of the road.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}