Sentema interchange at 60% complete according to UNRA Uganda.

The construction of an interchange at sentema which is along Kampala – Northern Bypass is at 60%. This was announced by Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA).

According to UNRA, the Sentema is now widened to ensure future free flow of traffic on the Bypass & connecting road. This is after a new design was made to offer additional & improved drainage along Lubigi Swamp.

📸Interchange at Sentema along Kampala – Northern Bypass project.
Designed to offer additional & improved drainage along #Lubigi Swamp. Sentema is now widened to ensure future free flow of traffic on the Bypass & connecting roads.

Overall progress of works at 60.9%#UNRAworks pic.twitter.com/rxHLf3VvBF

— UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) August 19, 2019

CHALLENGES FACING THE ROAD PROJECT

The 23km road which is set for completion in 2021 has taken over 17 years to construct. This is a record haul for Uganda’s faltering project, particularly given its length with the cost still yet unknown.

The first phase of the project kick-off in 2004 and was completed in 2009 costing a such of US$32million (USh 118billion). While the second phase which was expanded into four lane highway cost in the range of US$121million (USh 448billion). This figure rose due to several variations in designs which UNRA officials says are a result of some unforeseen circumstances in February 2019.

Meanwhile, the six interchange at Sentema was not in the initial plan but after review deemed it necessary.

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