KAMPALA, Uganda — The Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has fully reopened to traffic after contractors completed asphalt laying works, bringing relief to thousands of motorists who have endured months of congestion.
The Ministry of Works and Transport announced on Monday that the rehabilitation works had reached 100 percent completion and that the road would reopen to the public from 10 a.m. after the contractor completed the demobilisation of equipment from the site.
The ministry said road marking will be carried out in the coming days with minimal disruption to traffic.
The reopening follows a directive issued last week by the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Byamukama Fred, who ordered the contractor to complete the delayed resurfacing works without further delay in a bid to ease persistent traffic congestion along the busy corridor.
Rehabilitation works on Phase One of the bypass resumed in mid February 2026, with traffic diverted between the Bwaise and Namungoona interchanges. By late June, contractors had substantially completed earthworks, drainage improvements, foundation layers, shoulder levelling, and slope protection, paving the way for the final asphalt overlay.
Motorists welcomed the reopening, saying it would significantly reduce travel time on one of Kampala’s busiest roads. However, some expressed concern that the road had reopened before lane markings were completed and urged authorities to expedite the remaining safety works.
The Kampala Northern Bypass, commissioned in 2009, has experienced significant wear due to increasing traffic volumes over the years. The ongoing rehabilitation forms part of the government’s wider programme to improve road safety and restore the bypass as a key transport corridor around the capital.
The Ministry of Works and Transport thanked the public for their patience throughout the construction period and urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution while using the newly resurfaced road until all finishing works, including road markings, are completed.
