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• The Kenya National Highways Authority has declared a temporary partial shutdown of Mombasa Road (A8) near the Highway Educational Complex in Bellevue.
• The shutdown, spanning from August 10 to September 14, 2026, will impact both directions of the heavily used A8 highway.
• KeNHA advised drivers to adhere to a traffic control strategy and work with officers and traffic officials at the location.

Amos Khaemba, a reporter for .co.ke, has more than four years of expertise in reporting on political and contemporary issues in Kenya.

Nairobi– The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has declared a temporary partial shutdown of Mombasa Road (A8) near the Highway Educational Complex, close to Bellevue, in order to facilitate the building of a box culvert.

The Director General of KeNHA, Eng. Luka Kimeli, released a public announcement on Monday, 3 August 2026, stating that the impacted area will be partially closed starting from Monday, 10 August 2026, until Monday, 14 September 2026.

What Motorists Should Expect

Both lanes within the affected area will be affected during the construction phase. Nevertheless, KeNHA has stated that two open lanes will be available alternately to ensure continued traffic movement during the work.

The officials requested all drivers to follow the traffic control strategy that will be implemented and to fully support the police and traffic officers stationed at the location. KeNHA mentioned that regular traffic flow will resume once the construction is finished.

How to Contact KeNHA

Drivers who have questions or issues about the closure can contact KeNHA via multiple methods. The organization has a free hotline at 0800-211-244 and a support line at 0700 423 606.

Written complaints may be sent by email to complaints@kenha.co.ke, with additional details found on the official website of the authority atwww.kenha.co.ke.

KeNHA also urged drivers to stay informed by checking its official account on X, @KeNHAKenya, using the hashtag #RoadSafetyStartsWithYou.

Mombasa Road is among Kenya’s most heavily used main roads, acting as a vital connection between Nairobi’s central business area and the southern parts of the country, such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.