By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has given the latest estimated date of reopening the Karuma Bridge.
In a brief statement on its X-Handle today, Monday, 16th December, 2024, UNRA says the bridge shall be opened before 25th December, 2024.
It posted a video of Pre-Inspectors, (baboons) loitering on the bridge rails saying, “While we await their report, all signs show, Karuma Bridge is opening before 25th December! We’ll keep you updated!”
On Monday, September 23, Minister of Works and Transport, Edward Katumba Wamala stopped all traffic over the bridge to enable major refurbishment works.
The bridge, a major gateway to northern Uganda and West Nile and the neighbouring countries in those regions, was partially closed to buses and trailers in May.
UNRA spokesperson, Allan Ssempebwa said the exercise was expected to last three months.
Motorists were diverted through three routes with those from Kampala heading to Gulu/West Nile using the Luweero—Kafu—Masindi—Paraa (Murchison Falls National Park) to connect to Pakwach or Gulu via Olwiyo and vice versa.
Motorists heading to Lira were urged to use the Rwenkunye—Apac route via Masindi Port Ferry, while those travelling to Lira used Iganga—Nakalama —Tirinyi—Pallisa—Kumi—Soroti—Lira road.
