Karuma Bridge

6 August 2024, 5:16 pm

UNRA orders full closure of Karuma bridge for critical maintenance

By Denis Okello The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has announced plans to temporarily close Karuma bridge due to a fault in its bearings that may compromise its structural integrity. In May, State Minister for Works Musa Ecweru launched a…

6 May 2024, 10:34 am

Transport fares surge as UNRA diverts traffic from faulty Karuma Bridge

By Denish Ongora Lira City Transport fares have increased drastically after the Uganda National Road Authority-UNRA suspended the use of Karuma Bridge by heavy vehicles due to a fault cited on the bridge. UNRA last week announced suspension on the…