*Traffic Update* The current traffic snapshot for Nairobi this Friday morning, June 20th is: Nairobi: *Road Conditions (rush hour)* Uhuru Highway (CBD access points): Heavy delays due to ongoing roadworks and police diversions Waiyaki Way (towards Westlands): Severe congestion, worsened by nearby infrastructure projects Thika Superhighway: Slow-moving traffic, particularly between KCA University and the City; some minor spillovers Mombasa Road: Existing daily jam compounded by construction activities and a temporary evening closure near Syokimau for bridge works starting tonight Lang’ata Road: Lane closures and redirections causing backups, especially around Karen and Wilson Airport Jogoo Road (Donholm–City Stadium): Major gridlock reported this morning *Other Hotspots & Wider Impacts* Lower Kabete & Kiambu spillover traffic is slowing junctions and feeder roads. Checkpoints and diversions at Nairobi Expressway exits (particularly at James Gichuru) are adding to local congestion *Tonight’s Planned Disruptions* Nairobi-bound carriageway of Mombasa Road near Syokimau Railway Station will be *closed from 10pm tonight until 6am Saturday*, then again from Saturday 10pm *to Sunday 6am*, for bridge beam installation. *Advisory* - Use live navigation Apps to track current conditions. - Use bypasses: Nairobi’s Northern/Eastern/Southern bypasses and Ngong Road helps avoid central jams - Leave Early: beat the worst jams. - Tune in to local alerts for live updates. Today’s rush hour is defined by heavy congestion on major corridors: Uhuru, Waiyaki, Thika, Mombasa, Lang’ata, and Jogoo Roads—plus *nighttime work planned on Mombasa Road near Syokimau starting at 10pm*. Consider using bypasses, leaving early, and checking live app feeds to stay ahead and reduce delays. Stay safe and plan well