Evening travel along one of Nairobi’s major corridors transformed into total paralysis during peak travel hours on Wednesday. Standard commuting times doubled or tripled across key transit points, leaving hundreds of drivers stranded until late into the night.
Public transport operators quickly adjusted their prices upward to match the severe roadway congestion. Frustrated passengers reported paying nearly double the standard rates just to cover short distances between Westlands and neighboring residential areas. Read Full Article Here
Overpass Shutdown Triggers Traffic Crisis
The severe gridlock followed the closure of the critical ABC Place–Red Hill Road junction overpass. Massive tailbacks began building around 5:00 PM, creating long queues that stretched across Waiyaki Way well past 9:00 PM.
Commuters heading toward Kangemi, Kinoo, Regen, and Kikuyu faced intense delays. Distance that usually takes minutes took hours, while fare prices jumped from standard Sh40–Sh50 rates up to Sh150 during peak disruption.
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Maintenance Timeline and Expressway Diversions
MOJA Expressway Company confirmed the disruption stems from scheduled construction along the elevated deck past the Westlands Exit. Key details regarding the ongoing works include:
- Closure Period: September 8 (8:00 PM) to September 20, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Traffic Rerouting: Vehicles exiting the expressway at Westlands must now merge directly onto the lower A8 Waiyaki Way road.
- Toll Status: Toll station operations remain fully functional throughout the maintenance period.
- Safety Protocol: Traffic marshals are deployed along the affected route to guide merging vehicles.
Travel Advice for Nairobi Motorists
With the lower A8 road absorbing all redirected expressway traffic, significant delays will persist during morning and evening rush hours. Highway authorities advise all drivers using Waiyaki Way to plan journeys early, allocate extra travel time, or utilize alternative routes where possible until construction concludes.
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