Traffic restored at Globe Roundabout after repairs

Motorists using the Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway (A2) can now resume normal travel after the full restoration of traffic flow.

The Kenya National Highways Authority confirmed that the section had been reopened following the completion of reinstatement works at the Nairobi River Bridge.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, KeNHA said the roundabout had experienced a temporary closure from March 12, 2026, to allow for the repair works.

According to the Authority, the move had disrupted movement between Nairobi’s central business district, Kipande Road, and Thika Superhighway.

KeNHA noted that the works were necessary to improve the structural integrity of the bridge and enhance safety for all road users along the critical corridor.

“Motorists can now resume normal travel along this section,” the authority said.

KeNHA added that the restoration is expected to ease congestion that had built up during the repair period.

The agency also thanked motorists and residents for their patience and cooperation, which it said contributed to the successful completion of the project.

The reopening of the Globe Roundabout is expected to bring relief to thousands of daily commuters who rely on the route, one of the busiest transport links connecting Nairobi’s city centre to residential areas and satellite towns along Thika Road.

Globe Roundabout is one of Nairobi’s most critical traffic junctions as it connects several major roads leading to the CBD, Thika Superhighway, University Way, Kipande Road and Limuru Road.

The junction also links traffic heading towards Kirinyaga Road and the OTC area, making it a key entry and exit point for thousands of motorists accessing the city centre daily.

KeNHA is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, operating under the Ministry of Roads and Transport.

It is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of national trunk roads—classified as S, A, and B roads—which link key cities, ports, border points, and strategic economic hubs across Kenya.

The Authority also oversees highway planning, design, and supervision, ensures road quality and safety; manages road assets; and enforces the protection of road reserves.

KeNHA works with government agencies, contractors, and development partners to deliver major infrastructure projects aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals.