The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has officially announced that a section of Links Road in Nyali, Mombasa County, will be closed for six months to allow for extensive road repairs.
In a public notice released on Tuesday, July 22, KURA stated that the closure will take effect from Friday, August 1, 2025, and will last until Friday, January 30, 2026. The move is part of a major rehabilitation project aimed at resolving the persistent flooding and drainage issues that have long affected the busy road.
According to the notice, construction works will focus on long-term solutions to the road’s poor drainage system, which has been a major cause of traffic disruptions and road accidents, especially during the rainy season.
KURA has advised all motorists and road users to approach the affected area with caution, strictly adhere to the road signage, and make use of alternative routes. Police officers and traffic marshals will be stationed on-site throughout the construction period to help guide and manage traffic flow efficiently.
“KURA wishes to inform the public that a section of Links Road in Nyali, Mombasa, will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025, to 6:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026,” read the official notice.
“The road closure is essential to enable construction works that will permanently address the flooding and drainage problems along this stretch.”
While acknowledging that the closure may cause inconvenience to commuters and residents, the Authority apologised for the disruption and encouraged motorists to use other available roads, including Mt. Kenya Road, to reduce congestion and delays.
This development follows ongoing disagreements between KURA and the Mombasa County Government over the deteriorating state of Links Road.
The route has become notorious for flooding and dangerous driving conditions, often leading to accidents and damage to vehicles.
Although KURA has been carrying out occasional maintenance, the road’s condition has remained poor over the years.
The Authority maintains that the flooding issues are largely due to poor urban planning and construction, which they blame on the County Government’s failure to control development near key drainage channels.
Endelinah Eustace, the KURA Coast Region Deputy Director, explained that many of the flooding problems stem from unauthorized or poorly planned structures along the road.
“These developments, which are approved by the County Government, end up blocking critical waterways,” she said. “As a result, the roads are no longer able to drain water properly, leading to frequent floods.”
The planned rehabilitation is expected to not only improve road conditions but also significantly enhance drainage infrastructure in Nyali, making commuting safer and more efficient for both residents and visitors in the long run.
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