Masaka–Bukakata Road

Masaka–Bukakata Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Masaka and Bukakata in Masaka District. As of January 2015, the road surface is gravel, which washes away when it rains, stranding motorists, traders and their merchandise.[1]

Location

The Masaka–Bukakata Road is a road that links the town of Masaka to the lakeside port of Bukakata in Masaka District, a distance of about 40 kilometres (25 mi).[2][3]

History

In November 2013, the Government of Uganda, through its 100% owned parastatal, Uganda National Roads Authority, secured funding from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), to upgrade the Masaka–Bukakata Road from gravel to asphalt. Tenders for bidders for design and construction works were proffered in late 2013.[4] In June 2014, Ugandan print media indicated that UNRA was in the final stages of selecting a contractor for the road works.[5]

The estimated construction costs have been quoted as US$70 million, excluding the cost of compensation and relocation of displaced populations and businesses.[6] Road works are expected to begin in 2015 and last approximately 3 years.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mugera, Isaac (16 May 2008). "Hundreds Stranded on Blocked Masaka–Bukakata Road". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Road Distance Between Masaka and Bukakata with Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Google (26 January 2015). "Location of Masaka–Bukakata Road" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Upgrading of Masaka Bukakata Road (41Km) from Gravel to Paved (Bituminous) Standards In Uganda". Devex. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  5. ↑ Rwothungeyo, Billy (29 June 2014). "Solicitor General Clears Contracts for 450Km of Roads". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Tumusiime, Abdulaziizi (16 January 2015). "UNRA to Get UShs3 Trillion (USD:1.05 Billion) for Funding New Road Projects". Daily Monitor Mobile (Kampala). Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "Uganda Road Future Exciting: UNRA Boss". National News. MunnoVoice.Com. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2015.

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