Africa-Press – Uganda. The works, which began last Saturday, target the deteriorating Mabira Forest section of the highway, which has been riddled with potholes and damaged surfaces. UNRA has announced that the repairs are expected to be completed by December 7.
Travellers and motorists plying Kampala-Jinja and beyond should expect intermittent hold-ups for minutes in Mabira as Uganda National Roads Authority kick-starts remedial repairs on the Mabira stretch.
Traffic along the Jinja-Kampala Highway is experiencing significant delays due to remedial repairs initiated by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).
The works, which began last Saturday, target the deteriorating Mabira Forest section of the highway, which has been riddled with potholes and damaged surfaces. UNRA has announced that the repairs are expected to be completed by December 7.
UNRA spokesperson Allan Ssempebwa stated that the repair efforts are in response to mounting public outcry over the poor state of the highway, which serves as the busiest road in the country, connecting Uganda to the Port of Mombasa.
To ease the disruption, UNRA and Police are advising travelers heading to or from Kampala to use alternative routes. Heavy trucks are being diverted via the Nyenga-Katosi-Mukono road, while smaller vehicles are encouraged to use the Kayunga road.
Traffic Police have also been deployed at the Nile Bridge to manage diversions and ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
Hellen Butoto, the Police spokesperson for the Ssezibwa Region, noted that these measures are intended to minimize congestion during the repair period.
Meanwhile, there is a renewed call by road users on the government to expedite the widening of the Jinja-Kampala Highway to accommodate the growing volume of traffic.
However, in response, Allan Ssempebwa highlighted the ongoing efforts to address long-term solutions, including progress on the Jinja Expressway project, which is expected to reduce congestion on the highway.
“We started with compensation of 4,000 Project Affected Persons, and works are in the pipeline,” Ssempebwa said.
The repair works in Mabira reflect broader challenges in maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure in Uganda, with stakeholders urging for more sustainable solutions to meet the demands of the region’s economic activities and population growth.
Travelers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays and disruptions during this period.
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