Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Uganda: Contributing to the Enhancement of Uganda’s Domestic Transportation Functions and the Facilitation of Logistics in Eastern Africa through the Construction of a Bridge Connecting North and South Uganda ｜ News & Press Releases

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the government of the Republic of Uganda for the “Karma Bridge Replacement Project” in Kampala, the capital of the Republic of Uganda, on March 25.

Signing Ceremony

A summary of the business is as follows

Project Summary

Karma Bridge Replacement Project

The Project for the Reconstruction of Karuma Bridge

Country (Region)

Republic of Uganda (Border of Kiryandongo and Nwoya districts)

Business Objectives

This project will replace the Karma Bridge, which is located on the border between Kiryandongo and Nuwoya districts, to facilitate traffic and ensure safety on this section, thereby contributing to the facilitation of logistics and traffic in the Northern East Africa Corridor and the Northern region (Acholi and West Nile regions).

Business

(a) Details of civil engineering work, procured equipment, etc.

Karma Bridge (1 lane in each direction, approx. 240 m), attached road (approx. 1.5 km)

(b) Consulting services/software component details

Detailed design, bidding assistance, construction supervision/technical guidance on environmental monitoring methods

Maximum Amount of Provision

4,939 million yen

Scheduled implementation period

60 months (including detailed design and bidding period)

The project will be completed when the bridge is put into service.

Implementing Agency

Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Republic of Uganda

Contribution to the achievement of the SDGs

Goal 9 (Create a foundation for industry and technological innovation)

Goal 10 (Eliminate inequality among people and nations)

Goal 13 (take concrete action on climate change)

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