Commuters plying the Thika Superhighway on Friday faced it rough, after police blocked several sections of the road.

The Police Service had yesterday evening announced traffic disruptions along Thika Road to ease access to Kasarani Stadium during the Harambee Stars' CHAN 2024 quarter-final against Madagascar.

But the directive drew sharp criticism online, with motorists complaining of chaos and economic disruption.

A spot check by The Standard on Friday morning found hundreds of vehicles stranded along the Northern Bypass following the closure.