Karuma bridge is set to be closed to all traffic starting 23rd September 2024.

The long awaited news is that the Karuma bridge is set to be closed to all traffic starting 23rd September 2024.

In their social media platforms, in particular X formerly Twitter titled KarumaUpdates, it has been announced that "The Minister of Works and Transport General Katumba Wamala has announced the closure of Karuma Bridge to all traffic starting Monday September 23rd, 2024. 

The contractor will immediately start the demolition of the concrete deck to allow major works for its restoration, an exercise expected to last 03 months.

According to Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), the following are the Alternative Routes:

1.Motorists from Kampala heading to Gulu/West Nile are advised to use Luwero—Kafu—Masindi—Paraa (Murchison Falls National Park) to connect to Pakwach or Gulu via Olwiyo and vice versa from motorists from Gulu/West Nile.

2.Motorists to Lira can use the Rwenkunye—Apac route via Masindi Port Ferry

3.Motorists to Lira can also use Iganga—Nakalama —Tirinyi—Pallisa—Kumi—Soroti—Lira and vice versa.

Uganda National Roads Authority(UNRA) regret any inconvenience caused.

As UNRA works on the Karuma bridge,it should be noted that ,this is an endeavour for the safety of all because the bridge has become weak posing a threat to people who travel to the central and Northern Uganda.