The Kabwoya–Buhuka Road, also Kabwoya–Kyangwali Road, in the Western Region of Uganda, connects the town of Kabwoya, along the Kyenjojo–Hoima Road, to the town of Buhuka on the eastern shores of Lake Albert. The road is a critical "oil road" and is vital to the development of Uganda's nascent petroleum industry.[1]
| Kabwoya–Buhuka Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 27 mi (43 km) |
| History | Designation in 2024 Completion in 2027 Expected |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | Kabwoya |
| Kyangwali | |
| West end | Buhuka |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Highway system | |
Location
editBoth Kabwoya and Buhuka are located in the newly established Kikuube District, approximately 43 kilometres (27 mi) apart. The road travels from east to west through the village of Kusaru, Bugoma Forest Reserve, and the community of Kyangwali, which hosts the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement.[1][2]
Upgrading to bitumen
editThe government of Uganda earmarked this road for upgrading through the conversion of the existing gravel road to class 2 bitumen surface and the building of bridges, shoulders, and drainage channels, with a lifespan of at least 20 years. China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) was selected as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor under a design and build arrangement with the Ugandan government.[3]
Construction
editThe contract price for the upgrade is reported to be USh:263 billion (approx. US$71.2 million). Construction began in September 2024 and is expected to last 36 months. The project is funded by the Government of Uganda.[3]
Other consideration
editThe adjoining Bukuha-Kingfisher Road, measuring approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi)[4] was upgraded to class 2 bitumen surface earlier by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), to improve accessibility to the Kingfisher oil fields.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Peter Kugonza (16 August 2022). "Tarmacking of critical oil road hangs in balance after withdrawal of funds". The Cooperator News. Naguru, Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Kabwoya, Kikuube District, Uganda And Buhuka, Kikuube District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ a b Elizabeth L. Sule Kusasira (4 September 2024). "Kabwoya-Buhuka Road Upgrade Commences, Set To Boost Oil Production And Economy". Uganda National Roads Authority. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Distance Between Bukuha And Kingfisher EPC3 Project" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
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