KCCA Implements New Strategies to Expedite Nakawa Roadworks
The KCCA’s new strategies have accelerated road construction in Nakawa Division. Significant progress, including 60% completion of drainage works and ongoing bridge rehabilitation, aims to meet a 2025 deadline, enhancing infrastructure and supporting the city’s trade routes.
KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Nakawa Town Clerk, and officials from the Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services touring the roads to assess progress on 17th July 2024
The road construction on Portbell, Old Portbell, and Spring Roads in Nakawa Division is progressing steadily, owing to the new strategies implemented by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
Previously beset by delays, the project now exhibits significant progress, bringing relief and optimism to the local community. With 60 percent of the drainage works completed, the construction is well underway. To compensate for the lost time, KCCA has mandated contractors to work around the clock, supported by increased manpower and equipment, to ensure the project’s completion by 2025. Additionally, KCCA is closely collaborating with all stakeholders and has introduced a more rigorous inspection regime to ensure quality and timeliness.
The rehabilitation of the Nakawa Railway Bridge on Portbell Road is also progressing well and remains on track for timely completion. These developments promise smoother and safer travel, bringing hope to Nakawa residents.
Portbell Road construction works ongoing
The roads are part of the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP), aligned with the government’s 2021-2026 National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto, which aims to construct 100 kilometers of roads in the city. Portbell Road is particularly strategic as it serves international traffic across Lake Victoria to Tanzania and Kenya, handling most of Uganda’s import and export trade through the inland port.
On July 17, KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Nakawa Town Clerk, and officials from the Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services toured the roads to assess progress. Their visit reaffirmed the commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure for the benefit of its residents. Kisaka emphasized the urgency of the project and highlighted the significant government investment. She also encouraged residents to cooperate with the contractors to ensure smooth construction.
KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Nakawa Town Clerk, and officials from the Directorate of Engineering and Technical Services touring the roads and drainage channels to assess progress on 17th July 2024
The Executive Director challenged the contractor to maintain the cleanliness of the sites, reflecting a commitment to a tidier and more efficient work environment. By the end of September, residents can expect the commencement of the tarmacking process, with three kilometers set to be tarmacked by December 2024.
