KURA Extends Eldoret Road Closure by 3 Months as Mlolongo-Kamulu Road Faces New Disruption

KURA Extends Eldoret Road Closure by 3 Months as Mlolongo-Kamulu Road Faces New Disruption

Motorists in Nairobi and surrounding areas are set to face prolonged traffic disruptions after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) extended the closure of a section of Eldoret Road for another three months.

In a notice issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, KURA said the road, which was initially scheduled to reopen on September 18, will now remain closed until 6pm on December 30, 2026.

The affected section was closed on May 18 to facilitate construction of a vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River. KURA attributed the delay to unforeseen logistical and site-related challenges that affected the progress of the project.

The authority specifically cited delays in the delivery of critical construction materials and equipment, saying the challenges were beyond the contractor’s control.

“The extension has become necessary due to unforeseen logistical and site-related challenges encountered during the construction of the Vehicular Bridge across the Nairobi River, including delays in the delivery of critical construction materials and equipment, which were beyond the contractor’s control.”

KURA said it and the contractor remained committed to completing the project within the revised timeline while meeting the required safety and quality standards.

“The Authority and the contractor remain committed to completing the works to the required safety and quality standards within the revised timeline.”

Motorists Advised to Use Alternative Routes

The prolonged closure is expected to affect motorists who regularly use the corridor to connect different parts of Nairobi.

KURA has asked road users to continue using alternative routes provided during the initial closure. Traffic police officers and traffic marshals are expected to remain deployed to guide motorists and manage traffic flow around the affected areas.

Motorists can use parallel local roads in Eastlands and other major connectors leading towards Jogoo Road and surrounding arterial roads. Depending on their destinations, drivers can also use connections around Ngong Road, Mbagathi Road and Lang’ata Road.

The authority has urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance and follow instructions from traffic officers and marshals.

The bridge construction is part of ongoing infrastructure works intended to improve road connectivity and movement within Nairobi. However, the extended closure means commuters will have to contend with the disruption for more than three additional months.

Mlolongo-Kamulu Road to Close From October 1

In a separate notice, KURA announced another traffic disruption along the Mlolongo-Kamulu Road, also known as Quarry Road.

The road will be partially closed from Thursday, October 1, to Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to allow contractors to undertake construction works along the affected section.

“The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) wishes to notify the general public of a temporary traffic disruption along the Mlolongo–Kamulu (Quarry Road), effective Thursday, 1 October 2026 until Tuesday, 1 December 2026.”

The disruption will affect motorists travelling between Mlolongo, Kamulu, Syokimau and surrounding areas.

KURA has designated different diversion routes depending on the type of vehicle. Light and medium vehicles will be directed to use Syokimau-Katani Road and Syokimau-Parliament Road.

Heavy commercial vehicles, meanwhile, have been advised to use Tuffoam Road during the closure period.

“Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the affected section and to follow all traffic signs and instructions given by police officers and traffic marshals, who will be stationed on site to ensure smooth traffic flow.”

KURA said the traffic measures were necessary to allow construction work to proceed while maintaining safety for motorists and other road users. The authority also acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the disruptions and urged the public to cooperate with traffic management teams.

The two projects mean motorists using key routes in Nairobi and its outskirts will need to factor in additional travel time as construction activities continue through the final months of 2026.

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KURA Extends Eldoret Road Closure by 3 Months as Mlolongo-Kamulu Road Faces New Disruption