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KeNHA announces partial closure of Thika Superhighway at Juja Highpoint for footbridge construction
Bahati shalom
Dec 6, 2024
Thika highway Nairobi
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a partial closure of the Thika Superhighway from December 12 to December 17. This closure, at Juja Highpoint (Centurion), is to allow for the construction of a new footbridge.
KeNHA has warned the public to expect some traffic delays during this period.
“Nairobi-bound traffic will use a diversion behind Lexo petrol station before rejoining the Superhighway, while Thika-bound traffic will use a diversion behind Centurion hotel before rejoining the Superhighway,” the authority explained.
Motorists have been urged to drive carefully near the construction area, follow the provided traffic management plan, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on-site.
In December 2022, then Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen directed that four footbridges be installed along the Thika Superhighway to improve pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.
The planned footbridges are to be installed at Juja Highpoint stage near Centurion hotel, Kihunguro section, Juja Mona Park area, and Clay Works/Northlands.
"Additional footbridges are planned for installation at different sections of Thika Superhighway, and engineering design has been done," Murkomen said at the time.
He highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety with multiple measures, including public awareness campaigns on safe crossing points and designated passenger drop-off zones. Murkomen also mentioned improvements such as better road markings, installation of road signs, and enhanced lighting near footbridges to boost security.
"Fencing along the median of the superhighway has been done (at critical areas) and is constantly under maintenance and repair by the PBC (Performance Based Contracting) contractors to ensure pedestrians use designated crossing points," he added.
