Traffic snarl-up is expected this weekend in Nairobi as major roads will be closed for the Nairobi City Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, July 6.
Traffic disruptions are set to begin at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, and continue until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, due to the anticipated participation of over 15,000 runners.
Key roads to be closed is the Nairobi Expressway, which will be shut down in both directions from James Gichuru to JKIA, starting Saturday at 10:00 p.m. until Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
According to the alert issued by the Nairobi City Marathon organizers, other roads expected to be affected on Sunday include the following:
- Waiyaki Way (inner lanes): Closed from 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. between Musa Gitau Road and the entrance to the expressway.
- Mombasa Road & Southern Bypass (Likoni Road crossing): Closed from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., affecting roundabouts and all city entries and exits.
- Uhuru Highway: Closed from 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in two sections — between Southern Bypass and Lang’ata Roundabout, and between Bunyala Roundabout and Kenyatta Avenue.
- Kenyatta Avenue: Closed from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., particularly between PanAfric Hotel and Uhuru Highway.
In addition to the main event, the 42-kilometre marathon; there will be a 21-kilometre half marathon, starting at 7:30 a.m., and the 11.7-kilometre expressway run, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
City residents and visitors are advised to plan accordingly to avoid any inconveniences. Traffic police officers and other officials are expected on the ground to assist.
