Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
| Kampala Northern Bypass Highway | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 14 mi (23 km) |
| History | Designated in 2004 Expected completion in 2018 |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | Bweyogerere |
| Naalya Kisaasi Bukoto Bwaise Namungoona | |
| West end | Busega |
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Highway system | |
The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda. It forms a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The road was constructed to relieve traffic congestion within the city center, allowing cross-country traffic to bypass the city's downtown area.
Location
The bypass stretches from Bweyogerere, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi)[1] to the east of downtown Kampala, winding through the suburbs of Naalya, Kiwaatule, Kulambiro, Kigoowa, Bukoto, Mulago, Makerere, Bwaise, Kawaala, and Namungoona, to end at Busega, approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the city.[2] The highway measures approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) in length.[3] The coordinates of the road at its northernmost point are 00°21′56″N 32°36′18″E / 0.36556°N 32.60500°E.[4]
Overview
The bypass opened to traffic on 1 October 2009.[5] Constructed between 2004 and 2009, the bypass is about 22 kilometres (14 mi) long.[5] The project was funded by the European Union and the Uganda government.[5]
Expansion
In August 2012, Ugandan print media reported that expansion of the bypass to dual carriageway for its entire length would begin in early 2013.[6] Funding for the expansion is being provided by the European Investment Bank, the European Union, and the Ugandan government.[6]
In May 2014, the Uganda National Roads Authority awarded the construction contract for the expansion to Mota-Engil, Engenharia E Construcao SA, a subsidiary of the Mota-Engil civil engineering and construction conglomerate based in Portugal. Construction was expected to start in June 2014 and last 30 months.[2]
In October 2014, Ugandan print media reported that the construction start was postponed to the end of 2014 and would last approximately 30 months.[7]
On 23 February 2015, the widening of the bypass was officially launched.[8]
Construction costs are budgeted at €67.4 million. The breakdown of the funding sources is in the table below:[9]
| Rank | Development Partner | Contribution in Euros | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Union | 37.0 million | 54.90 | Grant |
| 2 | European Investment Bank | 15.0 million | 22.25 | Loan |
| 3 | Government of Uganda | 15.4 million | 22.85 | |
| Total | 67.4 million | 100.00 |
Points of interest
Some of the points of interest along or near the bypass include:[10]
- Mandela National Stadium, at Bweyogerere
- Mulago Hill, the highway skirts the northern borders of the hill between Bukoto and Bwaise.
- Kampala-Masindi Road, starts at the junction of Bombo Road, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road and the Northern Bypass, at the northern end of Makerere University Campus
- Makerere University, the road passes near the northern borders of the university campus between Bwaise and Kawaala
- Kampala-Mubende Road, joins the highway at Busega where Kasumba Square Mall is located
See also
References
- ^ "Estimated Travel Distance Between Kampala And Bweyogerere With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ a b Anguyo, Innocent (13 May 2014). "Portuguese firm awarded sh200b Northern Bypass contract". Kampala: New Vision. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ GFC (12 February 2016). "Distance between Namboole Road Bus Stop, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Geossy Company Limited, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda". Glbefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ "Location of Kampala Northern Bypass Highway At Kisaasi Interchange" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ a b c Mulondo, Moses (28 September 2009). "Northern Bypass opens on Thursday". New Vision. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ a b Balagadde, Samuel (10 August 2012). "Expansion of Northern Bypass starts early 2013". New Vision. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ Balagadde, Samuel (16 October 2014). "Sh30b set for compensation on second phase of Northern Bypass". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (24 February 2015). "Museveni Launches $67m Northern Bypass Extension". Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ APA (24 February 2015). "Ugandan leader commissions EU-funded Northern By-Pass highway". En.starafrica.com. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Map Showing the Location And Route of Kampala Northern Bypass Highway And the Neighborhoods It Traverses" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
External links
- President Museveni Launches Expansion of Northern Bypass Highway
- Work On Northern Bypass Could Be Delayed
- Northern Bypass Gets Lights
