Uganda has closed Karuma Bridge, a key arterial connection to South Sudan and DR Congo, to traffic to pave the way for major repairs, plunging the region into significant transportation challenges.
Karuma Bridge is 266km north of Kampala, and 175km south of Nimule on the Uganda-South Sudan border.
The closure of the bridge has disrupted the flow of both passenger and freight traffic, with transporters reporting long turnaround times for trucks, and high operating costs as goods reach markets late.
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The bridge, according to Uganda’s Minister of Transport and Works Gen Katumba Wamala, was closed due to safety concerns, amid the negative economic impact expected during the closure.
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