The new permanent Katonga Bridge on the Kampala–Masaka highway is being officially commissioned today by Works Minister Fred Byamukama, restoring full traffic flow more than three years after the original bridge collapsed.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a 100-day enforcement operation to remove taxis in dangerous mechanical condition from roads in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Police will begin impounding the vehicles from Monday.
Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has directed the contractor on the Kira–Kasangati–Matugga Road to immediately accelerate works following the resolution of key land issues. Clear deadlines have been set for critical sections of the project.
