The Buhimba–Nalweyo–Kakindu–Bulamagi Road is a road in the Western Region of Uganda, connecting the town of Buhimba in Hoima District with the towns of Nalweyo, Kakindu and Bulamagi, in Kakumiro District.[1]
| Buhimba–Nalweyo–Kakindu–Bulamagi Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 32 mi (51 km) |
| History | Designated in 2018 Upgrading expected completion in 2020 |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Buhimba |
| Nalweyo Kakindu | |
| South end | Bulamagi |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Highway system | |
Location
editThe road starts at Buhimba, approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi), south of the city of Hoima, the capital of the sub-region.[2] The road runs in a general southern direction, crosses River Kafu to Nalweyo, in Kakumiro District. From Nalweyo, the road runs in a general southwesterly direction, through Kakindu to end at Bulamagi, a total distance of about 52 kilometres (32 mi).[3] The geographical coordinates of this road, immediately west of Nalweyo are: 01°07'24.0"N , 31°15'06.0"E (Latitude:1.123333; Longitude:31.251667).[4]
Overview
editThis road is one of the roads planned for upgrade and renovation as Uganda prepares the region for oil production, with first oil anticipated in 2021.[1][5]
Upgrading to tarmac
editPrior to 2018, this road was gravel-surface in poor condition, with gullies and pot-holes. In January 2018, the Uganda National Roads Authority awarded the renovation contract to China Wuyi Industrial Company (CWIC). The work is funded with a US$50 million loan from Exim Bank of China.[1]
The upgrading of the road involved the conversion of the then existing gravel surface to tarmac and the building of bridges and drainage channels, bridges, intersections and related infrastructure. As of April 2018, the contractor was in the pre-construction mobilization stage.[1]
Controversy
editIn August 2018, the Uganda's Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), halted the procurement of an engineering consultant for this road and for the connecting Bulamagi–Igayaza–Kakumiro Road, citing irregularities in the process. The procurement has to be re-advertised from the start.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d ReportBuyer (April 2018). "UNRA: Buhimba–Nalweyo–Kakindu–Bulamagi Road Upgrade: Uganda: Project Profile" (Report ID: 5384346). ReportBuyer.Com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Globefeed.com (5 August 2018). "Distance between Hoima, Uganda and Buhimba, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (5 August 2018). "Distance between Buhimba, Uganda and Bulamagi, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Location of the Buhimba–Nalweyo–Kakindu–Bulamagi Road" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Kamoga, Jonathan (2 December 2017). "Oil Roads: UNRA Has Two Years To Deliver 600 Kilometers". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Wesonga, Nelson (2 August 2018). "PPDA Blocks Recruitment of Contractor for Oil Road". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 5 August 2018.