Lusalira–Nkonge–Lumegere–Sembabule Road
Lusalira–Nkonge–Lumegere–Sembabule Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 60 mi (97 km) |
| History | Designated in 2022 Completion in 2025 Expected |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Lusaira |
| Nkonge Kabamba Lumegere | |
| South end | Sembabule |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Highway system | |
The Lusalira–Nkonge–Lumegere–Sembabule Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda, connecting the town of Lusalira, in Mubende District, to the town of Sembabule in Sembabule District. Through this road, traffic can connect from Mubende to Sembabule and then on to Masaka, in southwestern Uganda.[1]
Location
The road begins in the town of Lusalira, in Mubende District, approximately 15 kilometers (9 mi), southwest of Mubende, along the Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road.[2] From here, the road takes a general southerly route through Nkonge and Kabamba, where it crosses the Katonga River and continues to Lumegere in Sembabule District, a distance of 53 kilometers (33 mi).[3]
From Lumegere, the road turns southeast and continues to end at Sembabule, a distance of approximately 43 kilometers (27 mi).[4] The total length of this road is quoted as 97 kilometers (60 mi).[1]
Upgrade to class II bitumen
In 2018, the Government of Uganda (GOU), through the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), began making arrangements to upgrade this road to class II bitumen, with shoulders, culverts and drainage channels. The work includes (a) grade-separated intersections (b) underpasses and related structures (c) signal lights and (d) side walls.[1] In April 2022, UNRA indicated that the next stage of development was contract signing with an entity called Tecnovia Joint Venture.[5] In February 2022, the executive director of UNRA, Allen Kagina, while releasing the half year performance report for the financial year 2021/2022, indicated that this road is a priority.[6]
Funding
As of July 2018, the construction cost had not yet been made public. The Exim Bank of China and UK Export Finance had indicated willingness to provide loans for this project. The GOU was expected to make an equity investment into the upgrade of this road. As of that time, selection of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor was ongoing.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Global Data (13 July 2018). "UNRA – Lusalira to Ssembabule Road Upgrade – Uganda". Globaldata.com. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Google (1 September 2022). "Road Distance Between Mubende, Uganda And Lusalira, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Google (1 September 2022). "Road Distance Between Lusalira, Uganda And Lumegere, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Google (1 September 2022). "Road Distance Between Lumegere, Uganda And Sembabule, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Uganda National Roads Authority (30 April 2022). "Upgrading Projects Under Procurement" (PDF). Uganda National Roads Authority. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Ismail Musa Ladu (28 February 2022). "All oil roads will be ready by 2025, says Kagina". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 1 September 2022.