Relief for motorists as KeNHA reopens Globe Roundabout on Thika Superhighway

Motorists using the Thika Superhighway can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) restored normal traffic flow at Globe Roundabout following a temporary closure.

In a public notice dated March 25, 2026, KeNHA confirmed that movement along the section has resumed after the completion of reinstatement works at the Nairobi River Bridge.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify motorists and the public that traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway (A2) has been restored. Motorists can now resume normal travel along this section,” said KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli.

The closure, which took effect on March 12, had disrupted movement between the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), Kipande Road and Thika Superhighway as engineers undertook restoration works on the bridge.

During the one-week period, KeNHA implemented several traffic diversions to ease congestion within the affected corridor.

Motorists travelling from Thika towards the CBD were redirected to use the Globe Overpass, while those heading towards University Way were diverted through Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.

Traffic from Kipande Road was rerouted via Limuru Road at Fig Tree before reconnecting to Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, as authorities sought to manage flow around the busy junction.

The authority consequently expressed its gratitude to the public for their cooperation during the disruption period.

"KeNHA appreciates the cooperation, patience, and understanding demonstrated by motorists and residents during this period," read the statement.