Kampala, Uganda – The much-anticipated Kampala Flyover Project has officially been commissioned, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s infrastructure development. The project, which aims to improve traffic flow and connectivity within the capital, is a testament to the Ugandan government’s commitment to modernization and economic progress.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, President Yoweri Museveni praised the partnership between Uganda and Japan, which has made the project possible. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the city’s infrastructure and urged the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to work closely with the public in keeping the city clean and preventing littering, which clogs drainage systems.

“The friendship between Uganda and Japan has led to another improvement in our economy. I urge KCCA, the group in charge of maintaining this and other city projects, to work well with the public. It’s important to get everyone involved in keeping the city clean and stopping bad habits like throwing trash, which blocks the drainage system. I congratulate Ugandans on this milestone,” President Museveni stated.

The first phase of the Kampala Flyover Project consists of several key components designed to ease traffic congestion and enhance pedestrian safety:

• Clock Tower Flyover – 584 meters long, including a 366-meter bridge
• Shoprite Pedestrian Bridge – 92 meters (Three-pointed Star Shape)
• Clock Tower Pedestrian Bridge – 238.76 meters (Circular Shape)
• Kibuli Pedestrian Bridge – 40 meters
• Nsambya Underpass – 375.8 meters, including a 130-meter open-cut box culvert with four lanes
• New Clock Tower Square
• Road Widening and Improvements – Covering a total of 3,190 meters
• Junction Enhancements – At Shoprite, Clock Tower, Nsambya, Hospital, and New Kibuli

The newly commissioned flyover and road network improvements are expected to ease traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and facilitate smoother movement of goods and services in Kampala. The project reflects Uganda’s broader vision of infrastructural development as a key driver of economic growth.

With the successful completion of Lot 1, focus now shifts to the next phases of the Kampala Flyover Project, which will further transform the city’s transportation landscape.