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Motorists using the busy Mombasa Road corridor this weekend will face a full-day disruption as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) undertakes major infrastructure work in Syokimau. In what’s set to be a significant traffic event, KeNHA has confirmed that the Mombasa-bound lanes near Syokimau Railway Station will be completely shut from midnight Saturday, July 12 to midnight Sunday, July 13, 2025.
This planned closure—strategically timed for the weekend—is to allow for the installation of a new pedestrian footbridge, part of broader highway enhancements aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and easing future flow disruptions.
The section affected lies between JKIA Exit and Syokimau, with traffic barred from accessing this key stretch along the Mombasa-bound side of the A8 corridor. All access to Mlolongo, Katani, and adjoining estates will be restricted, with no vehicle movement permitted on this segment for the 24-hour duration.
Drivers typically using this route will have to find alternatives or face diversion through nearby service lanes and internal access roads. Key detour points will be coordinated through areas near Gateway Mall, the Syokimau Standard Gauge Railway Terminus, and adjacent feeder roads.
The closure will disrupt access points around:
-Teco Mall
-Syokimau Railway Station
-Connecting feeder roads to Mlolongo and the Eastern Bypass
KeNHA has issued a public notice urging motorists to comply with traffic marshals and police officers stationed along the route. Signage will be erected, but delays are inevitable, and travelers have been advised to plan their movements early.
Motorists heading toward Nairobi will be spared the gridlock, as the Nairobi-bound lanes will remain fully operational throughout the 24-hour window. KeNHA has confirmed there will be no interference on the opposite carriageway.
However, increased pressure is expected on these lanes, with many motorists potentially attempting to use return routes or rejoin the highway via makeshift detours. Delays and congestion are likely, even on the unaffected side.
The footbridge installation is part of Phase III developments on the Nairobi Expressway and A8 corridor, which are intended to enhance pedestrian access and reduce roadside fatalities. The footbridge at Syokimau has been a long-demanded safety structure by area residents, especially given the proximity to busy public transport hubs and shopping centers.
While inconvenient, the move has received cautious approval from transport analysts, who have termed the disruption as “a necessary short-term pain for long-term gain.”
KeNHA has appealed to motorists to show patience and understanding as the agency executes the work. “We urge the public to adhere to posted signs, obey traffic officials, and exercise caution,” the statement reads. Those traveling to or from the airport, industrial zones, or satellite towns like Athi River and Kitengela are advised to plan their journeys well in advance.
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