Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda. It forms a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The road was constructed to relieve traffic congestion within the city center, allowing cross-country traffic to bypass the city's downtown area.
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Location
The bypass stretches from Bweyogerere, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi)[1] to the east of downtown Kampala, winding through the suburbs of Naalya, Kiwaatule, Kulambiro, Kigoowa, Bukoto, Mulago, Makerere, Bwaise, Kawaala, and Namungoona.[citation needed] The road ends in Busega, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the city.[2] The coordinates of the road at its northernmost point are Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[3]
Overview
The bypass opened to traffic on 1 October 2009.[4] Constructed between 2004 and 2009, the bypass is 21 kilometres (13 mi) long.[4] It is the first dual carriageway highway in Uganda.[citation needed] The project was funded by the European Union and the Uganda government.[4]
Expansion
In August 2012, Ugandan print media reported that expansion of the bypass to dual carriageway for its entire length would begin in early 2013.[5] Funding for the expansion is being provided by the European Investment Bank, the European Union, and the Ugandan government.[5]
In May 2014, the Uganda National Roads Authority awarded the construction contract for the expansion to Mota-Engil, Engenharia E Construcao SA, a subsidiary of the Mota-Engil civil engineering and construction conglomerate based in Portugal. Construction was expected to start in June 2014 and last 30 months.[2]
In October 2014, Ugandan print media reported that the construction start was postponed to the end of 2014 and would last approximately 30 months.[6]
On 23 February 2015, the widening of the bypass was officially launched.[7]
Construction costs are budgeted at €67.4 million. The breakdown of the funding sources is in the table below:[8]
| Rank | Development Partner | Contribution in Euros | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Union | 37.0 million | 54.90 | Grant |
| 2 | European Investment Bank | 15.0 million | 22.25 | Loan |
| 3 | Government of Uganda | 15.4 million | 22.85 | |
| Total | 67.4 million | 100.00 |
Points of interest
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Some of the points of interest along or near the bypass include:
- Mandela National Stadium, at Bweyogerere
- Mulago Hill, the highway skirts the northern borders of the hill between Bukoto and Bwaise.
- Kampala-Masindi Road, starts at the junction of Bombo Road, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road and the Northern Bypass, at the northern end of Makerere University Campus
- Makerere University, the road passes near the northern borders of the university campus between Bwaise and Kawaala
- Kampala-Mubende Road, joins the highway at Busega where Kasumba Square Mall is located
See also
References
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External links
- President Museveni Launches Expansion of Northern Bypass Highway
- Work On Northern Bypass Could Be Delayed
- Northern Bypass Gets Lights
