Motorists using the Westlands route to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) will face traffic disruption from Saturday, September 19, as maintenance works begin on the Nairobi Expressway overpass.

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MOJA Expressway Company said the disruption will affect motorists travelling from James Gichuru Junction to the CBD, with the elevated overpass deck temporarily closed for maintenance works.

“Motorists travelling from the James Gichuru Junction direction toward the CBD are informed that maintenance and construction works will take place along the elevated overpass deck,” read part of the company’s statement.

In a statement on Friday, September 18, the private firm said maintenance works will begin on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8 pm and continue until Monday, September 21, at 12 pm.

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During this period, CBD-bound motorists from the James Gichuru Junction direction will not be allowed to use the elevated overpass deck, instead being diverted to Waiyaki Way to continue their journeys.

The d iversion is expected to affect traffic flow along the busy Westlands routes , particularly for motorists approaching the Nairobi Expressway’s Westlands Entrance.

However, Moja Expressway clarified that the Nairobi Westlands Entrance will remain fully operational throughout the maintenance period.

The company further clarified that motorists exiting the Nairobi Expressway towards the overpass will also resume normal operations from Saturday, September 19, at 5 pm.

Drivers and other motorists have been advised to plan their journeys and allow more travel time to account for the temporary changes in traffic movement.

"Drivers are urged to exercise caution and follow the instructions of traffic marshals stationed along the route. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for choosing the Nairobi Expressway," MOJA Expressway stated.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke