On saturday, the ministry of works and transport issued a notice informing the public that Karuma bridge will be opened on 14th april 2025 which is today. In their statement issues on saturday 12th april 2025, The ministry stated that the two bridges Karuma and Ayago will be re opened to all traffic on monday morning which is today.
“This follows the successful installation and curing of expansion joints. These are critical components that allow the bridge structure to expand and contract with temperature changes and traffic loads, thereby maintaining its structural integrity and extending its lifespan.”
While the bridge reopens, additional works such as the installation of guardrails, street lighting, river training works, cat’s eyes installation, and painting of structural steel plate girders under the bridge will continue.
These works, the ministry said, will not affect traffic flow.
Karuma Bridge lies along the major highway connecting the northern and southern halves of Uganda, as well as being the transit route between the coastal ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam and South Sudan.
Our Salt Media reporter arrived at the bridge by 6:00 AM this morning and found that the barriers had already been removed, allowing traffic to flow smoothly.
Before opening Karuma there was an alternative routes, through masind, murchison Falls national park or Masindi port though congestion was too much
