Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road

Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road
Route information
Length: 133 mi (214 km)
History: Designated 2001
Expected completion in TBD
Major junctions
Southeast end: Karuma
  Olwiyo
Pakwach
Nebbi
Northwest end: Arua
Highway system
Roads in Uganda

The Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road is a road in the Northern Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Karuma, Olwiyo, Pakwach, Nebbi and Arua.

Location

The road starts at Karuma, and proceeds in a northwesterly direction through Olwiyo, crossing the Albert Nile at Pakwach, going through Nebbi and ending at Arua, a total distance of approximately 214 kilometres (133 mi).[1] However, the roadworks as contracted , measured 237 kilometres (147 mi).[2]

Upgrading to bitumen

In 2001, the government of Uganda borrowed US$64.5 million (USh100 billion at that time), from the International Development Association, to upgrade this road to class II bitumen surface, with drainage channels, culverts and shoulders.[3] The work as completed in sections, starting with the Arua–Nebbi section, which was completed in December 2003.[4] It continues to undergo periodic maintenance and rehabilitation.[5]

Points of interest

See also

References

  1. ↑ GFC (28 March 2016). "Distance between Karuma, Northern Region, Uganda and Arua, Northern Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 WB (8 June 2000). "Karuma–Pakwach–Arua Road: Final Feasibility Study Report, Volume 2: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)" (PDF). Washington DC: World Bank (WB). Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Hamis Kaheru, and John Odyek (13 December 2001). "MPs approve Sh100 billion loan". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Vision Reporter (26 September 2003). "West Nile youth to guard Karuma Road workers". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  5. ↑ Vision Reporter (18 December 2014). "Deteriorating state of Pakwach-Nebbi road". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  6. ↑ GFC (28 March 2016). "Distance between Karuma, Northern Region, Uganda and Karuma Falls, Kiryandongo, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 28 March 2016.

Coordinates: 02°27′33″N 31°28′20″E / 2.45917°N 31.47222°E / 2.45917; 31.47222

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