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Kayunga–Galiraya Road | |
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Route information | |
Length | 53 mi (85 km) |
History | Expected designation in 2016 Expected completion in 2020 |
Major junctions | |
South end | Kayunga |
Bbaale | |
North end | Galiraya |
Location | |
Country | Uganda |
Highway system | |
Kayunga–Galiraya Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda connecting the town of Kayunga to the towns of Bbaale and Galilaya (Galiraya) on the shores of Lake Kyoga.
The road starts at Kayunga, continues north through Bbaale, and ends in Galiraya on the shores of Lake Kyoga, a distance of approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi). [1] The road connects the southern part of Kayunga District to its northern part and is the main road in the area. It runs in a south to north direction, with River Sezibwa to its west and the Victoria Nile to the road's east. The coordinates of the road near Bbaale are:0°50'49.0"N, 32°52'44.0"E (Latitude:0.846944; Longitude:32.878889). [2]
The government of Uganda has earmarked this road for upgrading from gravel to bitumen surface and the building of bridges and drainage channels. In July 2009, the government received funding from the African Development Bank, to engage consulting engineering firms to conduct detailed feasibility studies. [3] [4] The following consulting engineering firms have been shortlisted: [5]
As of November 2014 [update] , project preparation was ongoing. [6]
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