UNRA Opens Katonga Bridge Section on Kampala Masaka Highway to Strictly Light Vehicles

Uganda National Roads Authority UNRA has allowed movement of light vehicles on the Katonga Bridge section along Kampala—Masaka road.

According to UNRA, the light traffic includes; Motorcycles, Saloon Cars, Station Wagons/ SUVs, 14 seater taxis and 28 seater coasters. Vehicles not listed are not allowed to cross the Bridge.

The Bridge will be a one lane access and therefore travelers should expect some delays. Drivers are required to strictly follow the guidelines of the Traffic Officers, the signs and the markings on the road for safety to avoid delays.

The bridge over River Katonga  collapsed on May 11 following the bursting of the river banks. It's located approximately 80km west of Kampala, the bridge on River Katonga is part of the main gateway to the southwestern parts of the country and links Uganda to the eastern Africa hinterland including Rwanda, Burundi, eastern DR Congo and the northern parts of Tanzania.