KeNHA to Close Bomas–Kiserian Road for Two Months
KeNHA urges motorists to follow the traffic diversion plan, project signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals deployed on sit
The general public was alerted to the planned closure on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The authority, then, indicated that the roadworks would disrupt traffic for the entire construction period. photo/ K24 Digital
By Juliet Jerotich
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has closed a section of the Bomas–Kiserian (B19) Road for road works. The affected section is between Brookhouse and the Galleria area and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa junction. The closure will take effect for two months from Thursday, August 28, 2025, to Monday, October 20, 2025.
In its statement released on Friday, August 22, 2025, the agency said the road will be closed to allow for the construction of two box culverts. The authority stated that the project will require continuous works and therefore the section will be totally inaccessible.
KeNHA appealed to motorists to use alternative routes during the period of closure. Suggested diversions include Langata Road, Langata South Road, Kiboko Road, Banda Lane, and Magadi Road. Alternatively, one may follow Langata Road, Langata South Road, Kiboko Road, and Mukoma Road before joining Magadi Road near the Shell Petrol Station.
The authority has called on road users to strictly follow diversion plans, traffic signs, and instructions of police officers and traffic marshals stationed along the road. This, KeNHA said, will help prevent congestion and facilitate smooth flow of vehicles.
“KeNHA urges motorists to follow the traffic diversion plan, project signs, and cooperate with police and traffic marshals deployed on site,” the notice read in part.
The general public was alerted to the planned closure on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The authority, then, indicated that the roadworks would disrupt traffic for the entire construction period. KeNHA indicated that the closure is unavoidable as culvert construction involves deep excavation and installation works that cannot be safely undertaken with vehicles passing through.
As it apologized for the inconvenience, KeNHA assured motorists the temporary disruption will pave the way for improved infrastructure once the project is completed. The authority reaffirmed its resolve to complete the works in time and reopen the road on October 20 as scheduled.
The closure is expected to significantly affect traffic flow in the Langata and Kiserian areas, and adherence to the diversion routes is necessary.
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