Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road Explained

Country:	UGA
Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road
Length Mi:	109
Direction A:	East
Terminus A:	Mubende
Junction:	Kyegegwa Kyenjojo
Direction B:	West
Terminus B:	Fort Portal

The Mubende–Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo–Fort Portal Road, also Mubende–Fort Portal Road is a road in the Central and Western Regions of Uganda, connecting the towns of Mubende, in Mubende District, Kyegegwa in Kyegegwa District, Kyenjojo in Kyenjojo District and Fort Portal in Kabarole District.

Location

The road starts at Mubende and travels westwards through Kyegegwa, and Kyenjojo, to end at Fort Portal, a distance of about 145km (90miles). The coordinates of the road, near Kyenjojo, are 0°36'21.0"N, 30°39'41.0"E (Latitude:0.605836; Longitude:30.661390).

Overview

This road is part of the Kampala–Mityana–Mubende–Fort Portal transport corridor. It is part of the East African road network, connecting Kenya, Uganda and DR Congo. It is the primary gateway for tourists while visiting Kibaale National Park.^[1]

Upgrading to bitumen

The road was upgraded to class II bituminous standard between 2001^[2] and 2003.^[3]

See also

• Kyenjojo–Kabwoya Road
• Uganda National Roads Authority

External links

• Webpage of Uganda National Road Authority
• Uganda’s Road Network has improved significantly
• Two killed in Mubende highway crash

0.6058°N 30.6614°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: 20 May 2016. 3 Days Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking . Guide To Uganda (GTU) . GTU . 20 May 2016 . Kampala.
2. Web site: Special grant for war areas in offing . New Vision. Kampala . John . Thawite . 13 November 2001 . 20 May 2016.
3. Web site: 3 June 2003. Uganda: Fort Portal Road to Be Completed Soon . 20 May 2016 . Daily Monitor via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Mercy . Nalugo.