Motorists using the Kampala–Masaka Highway have been warned to expect traffic delays at the Katonga Bridge section as government commences asphalt-laying works on the newly constructed bridge road approaches.
In a traffic advisory issued on Friday, the Ministry of Works and Transport announced that the contractor had resumed works at the site, with construction activities expected to continue for three days.
According to the ministry, traffic at the busy section will be managed under a half-width carriageway arrangement to allow safe execution of the works. This means road space will be reduced, a situation expected to cause congestion and delays for motorists traveling along the highway.
The ministry advised drivers to plan their journeys accordingly and exercise caution when approaching the work zone. Motorists have also been urged to follow instructions from Traffic Police officers and site marshals deployed at the section to manage the flow of vehicles.
Authorities further warned against dangerous overtaking and lane indiscipline, noting that such behavior could worsen congestion and compromise safety for road users and workers at the site.
To minimize inconvenience, motorists have been encouraged to consider using the Mpigi–Kanoni–Gomba–Sembabule road as an alternative route during the construction period.
The Ministry of Works and Transport said the contractor had been directed to ensure proper traffic control measures throughout the ongoing works to maintain order and safety along the highway.
The Kampala–Masaka Highway is one of Uganda’s busiest transport corridors, linking Kampala to southwestern Uganda and neighboring countries including Rwanda and Tanzania.
The Katonga section has been undergoing reconstruction and improvement works following previous damage caused by flooding that disrupted transport and trade along the route.
The ministry apologized for the inconvenience caused and appealed for patience and cooperation from the public as works continue to improve traffic flow and infrastructure along the critical highway.
The advisory was signed by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Bageya Waiswa.
