Grapevine

By Monitor
Sep 19, 2024

Karuma bridge closure: Travellers to pay more

Come Monday next week, Karuma bridge will be completely closed to all traffic for the next three months to pave the way for its reconstruction.

Motorists have since been advised by the government through the Works minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, to use alternative routes to reach their intended destinations.

But what is the impact on travellers?

For those accessing Kampala from Lira, the alternative route is Soroti-Kumi-Pallisa-Tirinyi-Nakalama-Iganga.

However, this alternative route increases the distance by 75.7 kilometres compared to the 338-kilometre drive between Kampala and Lira through Karuma.