Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road


The Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Arua Road is a road in the Northern Region of Uganda, connecting the towns of Karuma, Olwiyo, Pakwach, Nebbi and Arua.

Location

The road starts at Karuma, and proceeds in a northwesterly direction through Olwiyo, crossing the Albert Nile at Pakwach, going through Nebbi and ending at Arua, a total distance of approximately. However, the roadworks as contracted, measured.

Upgrading to bitumen

In 2001, the government of Uganda borrowed US$64.5 million, from the International Development Association, to upgrade this road to class II bitumen surface, with drainage channels, culverts and shoulders. The work as completed in sections, starting with the Arua–Nebbi section, which was completed in December 2003. It continues to undergo periodic maintenance and rehabilitation.

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