Uganda will reopen the Karuma Bridge on Monday morning after completing essential repairs. The Works Ministry announced Saturday that workers finished installing expansion joints that help the structure adapt to temperature changes. The 62-year-old bridge connects northern Uganda with the southern regions along the busy Kampala-Gulu highway. Officials closed it last month to rebuild the aging structure despite briefly reopening it earlier.
The bridge serves as a crucial link for trade between coastal ports like Mombasa and countries like South Sudan. Workers will continue with additional improvements, such as adding guardrails, lights and painting structural components beneath the bridge. According to ministry statements, these ongoing tasks won't disrupt traffic flow. The reopening includes the nearby Ayago Bridge, which underwent similar repairs during the closure period.
This transit route remains vital for travelers heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring nations. The ministry expressed satisfaction with the completed work, which extends the lifespan of this important infrastructure. After weeks of using alternative routes, drivers can resume normal travel patterns starting April 14.
The bridge serves as a crucial link for trade between coastal ports like Mombasa and countries like South Sudan. Workers will continue with additional improvements, such as adding guardrails, lights and painting structural components beneath the bridge. According to ministry statements, these ongoing tasks won't disrupt traffic flow. The reopening includes the nearby Ayago Bridge, which underwent similar repairs during the closure period.
This transit route remains vital for travelers heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring nations. The ministry expressed satisfaction with the completed work, which extends the lifespan of this important infrastructure. After weeks of using alternative routes, drivers can resume normal travel patterns starting April 14.
