Motorists are expected to face major disruptions this weekend as several major roads will be closed to accommodate the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
The road will be closed on Saturday, July 5 at exactly 10pm and will continue on various times on Sunday, July 6, disrupting traffic flow in and around the capital.
All road participants have been urged to plan their journeys and opt for less busy routes.
Major roads to be closed is the Nairobi Expressway, which will be closed in both directions from James Gichuru to JKIA starting Saturday 10pm until Sunday 3pm.
Additional roads that will be disrupted on Sunday include the following:
- Waiyaki Way (Inner lanes): Will be closed from 12am to 10am connecting Musa Gitau Road and the entrance to the expressway.
- Mombasa Road & Southern Bypass (Likoni Road crossing): Closed exactly 12am to 11am, affecting roundabouts and all exits and entries into the city.
- Uhuru Highway: This road will be closed from 12am to 2pm in two sections—across Southern Bypass & Langata Roundabout and among Bunyala Roundabout & Kenyatta Avenue.
- Kenyatta Avenue: Closed from 12am to 4pm, mainly between Panafric Hotel and Uhuru Highway.
Traffic police and other local authorities will be on the roads to aid in altering traffic flow and ensure minimal disruption to public services.
