New Karuma Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:New Karuma Bridge
Official Name:Second Karuma Bridge
Carries:Kampala–Gulu Highway
Crosses:Victoria Nile
Locale:Karuma, Uganda to Karuma Falls, Uganda
Design:Cable-stayed bridge
Material:steel, concrete
Begin:Proposed
Open:TBA
Coordinates:2.2431°N 32.2394°W

The New Karuma Bridge, also referred to as the Second Karuma Bridge, is a proposed bridge in Uganda.[1] It will replace the current Karuma Bridge, which was built in 1963.[2]

Location

The bridge would be located at Karuma Falls, across the Victoria Nile, immediately west and downstream of the old Karuma Bridge. This is approximately 257km (160miles), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It is located on the Kampala–Gulu Highway, approximately 77km (48miles), by road, south of Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region of Uganda. The coordinates of the New Karuma Bridge are 02°14'35.0"N, 32°14'22.0"E (Latitude:2.243056; Longitude:32.239444).

History

The current Karuma Bridge (the old bridge) was constructed in 1963, one year after Uganda attained independence from Britain.[1] The old bridge is a narrow, one carriageway (one lane in each direction), without pedestrian or bicycle lanes and no monitoring equipment.[2] The bridge has been the site of several major accidents.[3] [4] [5] [6]

The proposed new bridge would be modeled after the New Jinja Bridge in the Eastern Region of Uganda. A suspended cable bridge, with bicycle/motorcycle lanes is being considered. The feasibility studies and technical designs for the new bridge have been concluded. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has indicated interest in the project, although it has not confirmed willingness to fund it.[1]

Construction

Construction commencement is contingent on securing a government down-payment and development partner counter-funding.[7] As of October 2020, according to the New Vision newspaper, the government of Japan, through JICA, was evaluating the possibility of funding the construction of the New Karuma Bridge.[8]

Construction costs

In 2017, NBS Television reported that the estimated cost of the new bridge was in excess of US$100 million.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 October 2018 . 4 October 2018 . Japan wants to fund Karuma bridge . Musisi . Frederic . . Kampala.
  2. Web site: 12 February 2013 . 4 October 2018 . The jinx and mysteries of Karuma Bridge . . Solomon . Oleny . Kampala.
  3. Web site: 5 October 2018 . Karuma Bridge: Search for Drowned Bodies, Truck Still On . Chimp Reports Uganda . Kenneth . Kazibwe . 10 July 2017 . Kampala.
  4. Web site: 5 October 2018 . 30 July 2018 . . Traffic at Karuma Bridge blocked for hours . Hudson Apunyo . and Saidi Engola . Kampala.
  5. Web site: 5 October 2018 . Truck blocks traffic at busy Karuma Bridge . Julius . Ocungi . . 30 July 2018 . Kampala.
  6. Web site: Two feared dead as truck plunges into River Nile . The Kampala Report . 20 June 2023 . Mike Opio . 21 June 2023 . Kampala, Uganda.
  7. Web site: Japan May Finance The Construction of Uganda's Karuma Bridge . 5 October 2018 . 5 October 2018 . Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa Quoting AllAfrica.com.
  8. Web site: 15 October 2020 . Japan to fund construction of Kibuye–Busega Expressway . . 27 October 2020 . Eddie Ssejjoba . Kampala.
  9. Web site: UNRA to Construct Karuma Bridge . . Nabaasa . Innocent . Kampala . 5 October 2018 . 25 July 2017 . Video.

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