By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced the closure of traffic on two main roads in Kampala City to facilitate road works.
In statement dated 28th February, 2025, the Police Spokesperson, Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Michael Kananura says the Lower Konge Road will be closed to traffic effective 3rd March, 2025.
The closure is to facilitate the upcoming road upgrade of Lower Konge Road to bituminous standards, starting on March 3, 2025, and lasting four months.
To facilitate the upgrade, several road closures and diversions will be implemented as follows;
Closure at Hass Petrol Station with being diverted to proceed on Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) along Ggaba Road.
Closure at Teletubbies Nursery and Primary School and Motorists will be diverted to proceed on Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) along Lukuli Road.
The Local Access Route Diversions include diversion at Nabikande Road to access Lukuli Road, diversion at Khasule Road to access Lukuli Road and diversion at Musutbalo Road to access Lukuli Road.
The main diversion will be implemented at Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) for motorists who do not reside within the project area.
Kananura says there will be construction of a box culvert at Natate Family Loaf bakery along Masaka Road will beginning on March 3, 2025.
He says to ensure smooth operations, the area will be sealed off and Motorists connecting to Nakawuka side are advised to use the following:
*Alternative Route*
Nalukolongo – Mutundwe – Nakawuka road junction and connect to Old Masaka Road.
“We therefore advise all road users to plan your journeys in advance to avoid inconveniences, exercise maximum patience and discipline during the road upgrade and construction, and adhere to the directives of the traffic officers to ensure a smooth and safe flow of traffic,” he appeals.
