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Feb 28th, 2025

Traffic Alert: Lower Konge Road closed ahead of upgrade

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The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety urged all road users to plan their journeys in advance to avoid inconveniences

Kampala 

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced a significant road upgrade project for Lower Konge Road, set to commence on March 3, 2025. The project, which will upgrade the road to bituminous standards, is expected to last four months. To facilitate the upgrade, several road closures and diversions will be implemented to ensure minimal disruption to traffic flow.

Road closures and diversions, 
Closure at Hass Petrol Station: Motorists will be diverted to proceed via Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) along Ggaba Road, Closure at Teletubbies Nursery and Primary School: Motorists will be diverted to proceed via Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) along Lukuli Road.

Local access route diversions.
To ensure access for local residents, the following diversions will be in place: Diversion at Nabikande Road: To access Lukuli Road, Diversion at Khasule Road: To access Lukuli Road. Diversion at Musutbalo Road: To access Lukuli Road.

Main diversion 
A main diversion will be implemented at Lukuli Link (Buziga Road) for motorists who do not reside within the project area.

Construction alert 
In addition to the road upgrade, construction of a box culvert at Natate Family Loaf Bakery along Masaka Road will also begin on March 3, 2025. To ensure smooth operations, the area will be sealed off. Motorists connecting to the Nakawuka side are advised to use the following alternative route:

Alternative route:
Nalukolongo – Mutundwe – Nakawuka Road Junction and connect to Old Masaka Road.

Advisory to road users 
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety urged all road users to plan  their journeys in advance to avoid inconveniences, exercise maximum patience and discipline during the road upgrade and construction and adhere to the directives of traffic officers to ensure a smooth and safe flow of traffic.

Torch Media Africa

Published By | Dickens Tiharihondijo

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