Gov't Moves to Repair Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Road

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced plans to begin rehabilitation of the damaged Fort Portal–Bundibugyo–Congo highway. 

This follows outcries from the public and motorists after landslides caused debris to accumulate and led to the collapse of part of the road near Ddumba village. A section of the road was also damaged in Karugutu, Ntoroko District, and at the Kirumya Bridge in Kichwamba.

Speaking after a tour of the road led by engineers from the Ministry and representatives from the China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), the project’s contractors, the State Minister for Works, Musa Ecweru, said that the repairs will focus on stabilising vulnerable road segments, reinforcing bridges, and clearing landslide debris to restore full functionality.

However, he said that the ministry will begin with repairing the section that collapsed at Ddumba Village, just one kilometre from Bundibugyo Town. 

Robert Tibakunirwa, the Bundibugyo District LCV, said that the recent heavy rains have left part of the road nearly impassable, affecting business in the district and beyond. 

He advised motorists to exercise caution while travelling through affected areas and to cooperate with on-site teams to facilitate the timely completion of repairs.

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