NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the reopening of the Globe Roundabout section along Thika Superhighway, restoring normal traffic flow after a two-week disruption.
In a statement issued Wednesday, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli confirmed that the critical road link is now fully accessible to motorists following the completion of repair works.
“KeNHA wishes to notify motorists and the public that traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway (A2) has been restored. Motorists can now resume normal travel along this section,” the statement read in part.
The section had been closed since March 12, 2026, to facilitate reinstatement works on the Nairobi River Bridge, which had significantly disrupted movement between the Nairobi Central Business District, Kipande Road, and Thika Superhighway.
During the closure, several roads around the Globe Roundabout were barricaded, causing heavy traffic congestion and forcing public transport operators to adjust routes.
Many matatus plying the Thika Road corridor were compelled to terminate trips at the Fig Tree area, leaving commuters to walk into the CBD, while others diverted through alternative routes, including Kamukunji.
KeNHA acknowledged the inconvenience caused and thanked motorists and residents for their patience and cooperation during the construction period.
The repairs come in the wake of recent heavy rains that damaged key infrastructure across Nairobi, including the Nairobi River Bridge. The flooding exposed vulnerabilities in the city’s drainage systems and road network, prompting urgent rehabilitation works.
The Nairobi City County Government has since intensified efforts to restore drainage systems and repair damaged roads in a bid to mitigate the impact of flooding. This has included the demolition of some structures, such as public facilities near the Kenya National Archives, to clear and expand sewerage pathways.
The reopening of the Globe Roundabout is expected to ease traffic congestion along one of Nairobi’s busiest corridors, improving connectivity between the CBD and satellite towns along Thika Road.
