2025.03.27
On March 25th, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Uganda in the capital city Kampala, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Reconstruction of Karuma Bridge.
Signing ceremony
Outlines of the project are provided as below.
- Country
(Target Areas)
The Republic of Uganda (Karuma between Kiryandongo District and Nwoya District)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to ensure smoother traffic flow and road safety by reconstruction of the Karuma Bridge on the main road between Kiryandongo District and Nwoya District, thereby contributing to improvement of traffic and transportation flow in the northern corridor.
- Specific Project Details
(a) Construction of the bridge and approach road
(b) Consulting services
- Maximum
Grant Amount
4,939 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
60 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period
- Executing Agency
Ministry of Works and Transport
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
Goal 13 (Climate action)
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