This archive report was first published on 12 September 2019.
Published on September 12, 2019, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) has notified motorists of a partial closure on the city-bound expressway of the Thika Superhighway at Allsopps (Outer Ring Road Junction) Ruaraka interchange this weekend.
The closure is necessary for the installation of beams on the ongoing construction of the Outer Ring Road overpass, which aims to ease traffic movement between the two major arteries in the east parts of the city.
Motorists heading to the city centre have been advised to use the service lanes, as directed by traffic marshals.
"Please further note that the remaining section of the outbound expressway will be closed on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September, 2019, and motorists will use the service lanes as directed by traffic marshals," Kura stated.
As a result of the closure, traffic flow on the expressway is expected to be disrupted, particularly for vehicles heading out of Nairobi towards Thika and those joining or leaving Outer Ring Road, which will have to use the two-lane Ruaraka overpass.
Consequently, Kura has advised motorists to use alternative routes to reduce congestion on the service lanes.
The partial closure will commence from 6am to 6pm on the specified dates.
