Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will be diverted from the Westlands Exit for 12 days, from September 8 to September 20, 2026, to allow maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass deck after the exit. According to a public notice from Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the toll road, the closure will affect drivers heading through the Westlands area of Nairobi. The announcement was reported by The Kenya Times, which published details of the planned diversion for commuters.

Heavy traffic was reported along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi on September 9 following the closure of the overpass at the ABC Place–Red Hill Road Junction. According to The Kenya Times, the closure disrupted movement along the busy road, forcing motorists onto alternative routes and causing significant delays. The report advised drivers to seek diversions to avoid the affected section.

Motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to expect temporary traffic diversions as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) begins the installation of safety warning gantries on bridges along the highway. This diversion is part of ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts in the area, as announced by the Ogun State Sector Command.

Motorists were stranded on Monday night, September 7, 2026, after protesters barricaded the Mlolongo Exit of the Nairobi Expressway, blocking traffic from leaving the toll highway. According to Ghafla Kenya, the demonstration began at around 6:00 PM and continued past midnight, leaving long queues of vehicles trapped on the off-ramp connecting to Mombasa Road. The protest reportedly followed a standoff involving boda boda operators, though further details on the cause were not provided.

Lagos State authorities have alerted motorists to the closure of a popular bridge in the city for rehabilitation works, urging residents to plan their movements accordingly. According to PM News, the government also appealed to motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic managers and other officials deployed to the area throughout the repair period. The advisory aims to ease congestion and ensure safety while the rehabilitation is ongoing, though the duration of the closure was not specified in the report.

Heavy traffic built up along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around Berger on Tuesday due to repair work being carried out on the Kara Bridge, according to Daily Trust. The expressway, described as the main gateway into and out of Lagos, is used by thousands of vehicles daily. A Daily Trust photojournalist who visited the scene confirmed the gridlock, which affected commuters travelling along the busy corridor.