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The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has commenced repairs on a damaged section of the bridge connecting Kamdini to Karuma.
The repairs along the Kampala-Gulu highway started with a diversion over the river to allow traffic flow.
Nora Bridge- linking Oyam and Nwoya districts closed after water levels rose above the culverts, forcing torrents through the embankment and causing it to collapse.
The Kamdini–Karuma is a vital lifeline for Northern Uganda and the entire North-Eastern corridor, linking goods and travelers to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A prolonged closure threatens to choke regional trade and disrupt the livelihoods of thousands who depend on daily movement between districts.
Traffic from Lira and beyond Karuma was diverted through a long-winding alternative route through Apac Rwekunye to Masindi Port, the Lira- Dokolo- Amolatar- Namasale ferry to Nakasongola, or through Gulu- Anaka- Nakasongola via Murchison National Park.
For many travelers, the longer route will come with added costs in the form of fuel and time.
On November 1st, the Nora Bridge first showed signs of distress when heavy rains caused an embankment failure that forced traffic into a single lane.
Weeks later, the situation worsened into a complete shutdown- highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure along this crucial highway.
