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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga bridge has finally been opened for buses after four months closure for heavier vehicles after the Katonga River burst its banks.
“It has been established that the bridge can withstand loading up to 30 tonnes,” said UNRA in a statement on Monday.
“As a result, the existing bridge has now been opened to all buses in addition to the light vehicles that were earlier permitted to use the section under the precautionary measures that are to be implemented immediately by the Contractor (China Communications Construction Company Ltd) during this time,” UNRA said.
“All permitted traffic is therefore strongly urged to follow the signage in place and all the traffic guidelines established at a safe approach distance to the bridge.”
“Currently, works on Phase II of the restoration works at Katonga (construction of the steel bridge) are ongoing and on completion will enable full restoration of traffic at Katonga section before permanent works can commence.”
