NAIROBI, March 25, 2026 — Motorists travelling along Thika Superhighway (A2) received welcome relief on Wednesday as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced the full restoration of traffic flow at the Globe Roundabout.
The reopening brings an end to a two-week-long closure that had disrupted the daily commutes of thousands of Nairobi residents.
In an official public notice signed by Eng. Luka Kimeli, Director General of KeNHA, the authority confirmed that the temporary closure — which took effect on 12th March 2026 — had been necessitated by urgent reinstatement works at the Nairobi River Bridge.
The bridge, a critical link along the corridor, had sustained damage during heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across the city, significantly slowing movement between Nairobi CBD, Kipande Road, and the Thika Superhighway.
“Motorists can now resume normal travel along this section.”
The restoration of normal traffic comes as a significant relief for commuters, matatu operators, and logistics companies who have had to contend with heavy congestion and lengthy detours during the closure period.
The Globe Roundabout serves as a key interchange connecting Nairobi’s eastern satellite towns along Thika Road to the central business district, making it one of the busiest junctions on Kenya’s road network.
Works Complete Ahead of Extended Deadline
While the works were initially scheduled to conclude by 19th March 2026, the reinstatement exercise extended into a second week, reflecting the scale and complexity of the flood damage.
Engineers and road crews worked to stabilise and restore the Nairobi River Bridge structure before reopening the roundabout to ensure the safety of all road users.
KeNHA used the notice to express gratitude to the public, acknowledging the cooperation, patience, and understanding demonstrated by motorists and residents throughout the disruption period.
The authority, which is mandated with the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of national trunk roads, has in recent years stepped up its communication with road users through social media and public notices.
A Road Network Under Pressure
The incident has once again cast a spotlight on the vulnerability of Nairobi’s road infrastructure to adverse weather conditions.
The Nairobi River, which runs through several of the city’s densely populated areas, has in previous years caused repeated flooding that has damaged bridges, roads, and property. Urban planning experts have long called for investment in flood-resilient infrastructure and proper river drainage systems as Nairobi continues to expand.
The Thika Superhighway, officially the A2 road, is one of Kenya’s busiest arteries, connecting Nairobi to Thika town and forming a vital route for commerce and daily movement across the greater metropolitan area.
Any disruption along the corridor has an outsized economic and social impact, underscoring the importance of swift and effective maintenance responses by KeNHA.
For enquiries or reports on road conditions, contact KeNHA at: complaints@kenha.co.ke | Toll Free: 0800-211-244 | Customer Care: 0700 423 606
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