Hoima–Kaiso–Tonya Road
| Route information | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 57 mi (92 km) |
| History: |
Designated in 2011 Completed in 2014 (Expected) |
| Major junctions | |
| East end: | Hoima |
| West end: | Tonya |
Hoima–Kaiso–Tonya Road is a road in Western Uganda, connecting the city of Hoima and the towns of Kaiso, and Tonya on the shores of Lake Albert, in the oil-rich Albertine Graben.
Location
The Hoima–Kaiso–Tonya Road, starts at Hoima, and continues west, through Kaiso, and ends in Tonya, along the eastern shores of Lake Albert, a distance of approximately 92 kilometres (57 mi).[1] The road passes through the village of Kabaale, in Buseruka County, the location of the Uganda Oil Refinery. The coordinates of the road near Tonya are:1°35'06.0"N; 31°04'59.0"E (Latitude:1.585000; Longitude:31.083056).[2]
Overview
The upgrading of the Hoima–Kaiso–Tonya Road involves the conversion of the existing gravel road to tarmac and the building of bridges and drainages. Kolin Insaat Turim Sayani Ve Tecaret, a Turkish construction firm won the tender to build the road, at an estimated cost of UGX:320 billion (US$125 million).[3] The construction is fully funded by the Government of Uganda.
Construct timeline
The construction contracts were signed in August 2011.[4] Mobilization of assets began in November 2011. Moving of earthworks began in February 2014. Completion and hand-over of the road is expected in the second half of 2014.[5][6]
Landmarks
The following landmarks lie close or near the Hoima–Kaiso–Tonya Road:
- The town of Hoima, in Hoima District.
- The town of Kaiso, in Hoima District.
- The town of Tonya, in Hoima District.
- The village of Kabaale, in Buseruka sub-county, the location of Uganda Oil Refinery.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Vision, Reporter (11 August 2011). "Hoima-Kaiso Tonya Road Works Start". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ Google, . "Location of Hoima Kaiso Tonya Road In Tonya". Google Maps. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ Mugerwa, Francis (2 July 2013). "Oil Opens New Chapter For Hoima Residents". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ Kolin Construction, . (2011). "Civil Works for The Upgrading of Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya Road (92 Kilometers) to Paved (Bituminous) Standard". Kolin.Com.Tr (Kolin Construction). Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ NBS, . (2014). "UNRA Decries Unending Compensation Claims". Nbs.Ug (National Broadcasting Service - NBS). Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ Otage, Stephen (28 April 2014). "Hoima-Tonya Road To Be Ready By July". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ Atuhairwe, Robert (11 September 2014). "Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya Road To Be Completed Next Month — UNRA". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 14 September 2014.
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