Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road
| Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road | |
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| Route information | |
| Length: | 133 mi (214 km) |
| History: |
Designated 2001 Expected completion in TBD |
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| Southeast end: | Karuma |
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Olwiyo Pakwach Nebbi | |
| Northwest end: | Arua |
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| 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
- The beginning of the road at Karuma, lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi),by road from the location of Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station, the largest hydroelectric power project in Uganda to date.[6]
- The section between Karuma and Olwiyo runs along the northern edge of Murchison Falls National Park.[2]
- At Olwiyo, this road intersects with the Acholibur–Gulu–Olwiyo Road.
- The Pakwach Bridge on this road, is the fourth permanent bridge across River Nile in Uganda.
See also
References
- ↑ GFC (28 March 2016). "Distance between Karuma, Northern Region, Uganda and Arua, Northern Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- 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.
- ↑ Hamis Kaheru, and John Odyek (13 December 2001). "MPs approve Sh100 billion loan". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ Vision Reporter (26 September 2003). "West Nile youth to guard Karuma Road workers". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ Vision Reporter (18 December 2014). "Deteriorating state of Pakwach-Nebbi road". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ GFC (28 March 2016). "Distance between Karuma, Northern Region, Uganda and Karuma Falls, Kiryandongo, Western Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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Coordinates: 02°27′33″N 31°28′20″E / 2.45917°N 31.47222°E