By KT Reporter
Kitgum District has completed a series of high-impact road and bridge projects valued at over Shs 2.4 billion during the 2024/2025 financial year, according to the District Chairperson, Arwai Christopher Obol. Arwai said the projects were implemented with support from government grants and various development partners, aimed at improving connectivity, trade, and service delivery across the district.
Among the completed projects is the Lamola–Gwengpamon–Lanyadyang Bridge, constructed at a cost of Shs 776 million with funding from the Northern Uganda Development of Infrastructure and Livelihoods (NUDIEL) program. The bridge provides a vital transport link between Kitgum and Pader districts.
The Akilok–Lucom Road also underwent spot improvement works worth Shs 225 million under the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) to enhance road safety and accessibility for commuters and traders. A 0.5-kilometre stretch of the Lagoro–Pawidi Road received a low-cost seal funded by DANIDA and the Road to Transformation Initiative (RTI) at Shs 403 million, while 46.78 kilometres of roads benefited from periodic maintenance works funded under the Road Maintenance Grant at a cost of Shs 860 million.
In addition, 411 kilometres of roads underwent routine manual maintenance supported by the Uganda Road Fund (URF), which provided Shs 167 million for the exercise. Arwai noted that these projects, which exclude additional interventions by sub-counties and town councils through URF funding, represent a comprehensive effort to upgrade Kitgum’s infrastructure.
“Together, they represent a coordinated drive to address Kitgum’s infrastructure needs and lay a foundation for sustainable development,” Arwai said. Building on these achievements, Kitgum District has outlined new infrastructure priorities for the 2025/2026 financial year. According to Arwai, the district has earmarked Shs 860 million under the Road Maintenance Grant for the periodic maintenance of 26 kilometres of roads.
In addition, the district plans to construct a twin box culvert on the Akilok–Lucom road, funded by LoCAL at a cost of Shs 148 million. “This culvert will improve drainage and prevent flooding, ensuring year-round access for communities along this critical route,” he said.
Arwai acknowledged that while progress has been made, the district continues to face challenges such as limited funding and the need for continuous maintenance to sustain the gains achieved. “We are committed to improving our infrastructure within the available resources to enhance livelihoods and economic growth,” he added.
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