Closure of Globe Roundabout to disrupt traffic along Thika Road
Transport along Thika Superhighway will be disrupted following the partial closure at Globe Roundabout to allow the reinstatement of the Nairobi River bridge. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a week-long public notice that will affect thousands of commuter..
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Traffic along Thika Road will experience significant disruptions due to a partial closure at the Globe Roundabout between March 12 and March 19, 2026. The closure is to facilitate the reinstatement of the Nairobi River bridge.
- The closure will affect thousands of commuters who rely on the roundabout for access to the Nairobi CBD.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued the public notice and advised motorists to use alternative routes.
- Specific diversions are in place for traffic heading to the CBD from Thika, including using the Globe Overpass and Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.
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