Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road

Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road
Route information
Length133 mi (214 km)
HistoryDesignated 2001
Expected completion in TBD
Major junctions
Southeast endKaruma
Major intersectionsOlwiyo
Pakwach
Nebbi
Northwest endArua
Location
CountryUganda
Highway system

The Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road is a road in the Northern Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Karuma, Olwiyo, Pakwach, Nebbi and the city of Arua.[1]

Location

The road starts at Karuma, and proceeds in a northwesterly direction through Olwiyo, crossing the Albert Nile at Pakwach, going through Nebbi and ending at Arua, a distance of approximately 216 kilometres (134 mi), from end to end.[2] However, the roadworks as contracted, measured 237 kilometres (147 mi).[3]

Upgrading to bitumen

In 2001, the government of Uganda borrowed US$64.5 million (USh100 billion at that time), from the International Development Association, to upgrade this road to class II bitumen surface, with drainage channels, culverts and shoulders.[4] The work was completed in sections, starting with the Arua–Nebbi section, which was completed in December 2003.[5] The paved road continues to undergo periodic maintenance and rehabilitation.[6]

Points of interest

See also

References

  1. ^ Felix Warom Okello (6 December 2021). "Residents decry poor state of road". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Road Distance between Karuma, Uganda and Arua, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b World Bank (8 June 2000). "Karuma–Pakwach–Arua Road: Final Feasibility Study Report, Volume 2: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)" (PDF). World Bank Group. Washington DC, United States. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  4. ^ Hamis Kaheru and John Odyek (13 December 2001). "MPs approve Sh100 billion loan". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  5. ^ New Vision (26 September 2003). "West Nile youth to guard Karuma Road workers". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  6. ^ New Vision (18 December 2014). "Deteriorating state of Pakwach-Nebbi road". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Road Distance Between Karuma, Uganda and Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  8. ^ Solomon Oleny (12 February 2013). "The jinx and mysteries of Karuma Bridge". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 October 2018.

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