Key Luwero–Butalangu road upgrade nears completion
On Wednesday, officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport conducted a site visit and revealed that construction works are substantially complete across most sections of the road, with over 26.8km already done.
Upon completion, the upgraded road will provide a modern paved link between Luwero and Nakaseke districts, improving mobility, reducing transport costs and supporting economic growth across the Luwero Triangle. (File photo)
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Works on the 29.72km Luwero–Butalangu Road, a key road in the greater Luwero Triangle, is in its final stages of completion, with the project now at 84.8% physical progress.
The upgrade of the Luwero-Butalangu Road is among the outstanding pledges in the area for the contribution made to the National Resistance Army war of 1981-1986, which ushered President Yoweri Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government into power.
On Wednesday, officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport conducted a site visit and revealed that construction works are substantially complete across most sections of the road, with over 26.8km already done.
“Areas such as the Lugogo swamp crossing, which previously presented major travel bottlenecks, have been raised to address persistent flooding challenges and improve accessibility,” Allan Ssempebwa, the Senior Communications Officer at Ministry of Works and Transport said.
Upon completion, the upgraded road will provide a modern paved link between Luwero and Nakaseke districts, improving mobility, reducing transport costs and supporting economic growth across the Luwero Triangle.
It also emerged that the contractor, Dott Services Limited, had mobilised to complete the remaining works, including approximately 1.1km of isolated sections that are awaiting land compensation.
“Once the required funds are released and the remaining Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are compensated, the contractor will immediately move in to complete these spots. We appreciate those who have already allowed works to proceed as compensation is being processed, and we encourage the remaining affected persons to do the same so that the project can be completed without further delay,” Ssempebwa noted.
On Tuesday, Katikamu North Member of Parliament Denis Sekabira petitioned parliament over the delays on the Luwero-Kiwoko-Butalangu road after traders informed him that the delayed works have significantly impacted their businesses.
In his letter to the Speaker of parliament, Ssekabira said despite the completion date of the project set for August 16, 2026, there were no signs that the work will be expedited; several sections of the road were still closed and incomplete.
“Right Honourable Speaker, specifically the section between Kiwoko and Luwero Don-fuel station has been closed by the contractor for now one full year hence no access by motorists,” Sekabira argued.
However, the Ministry of Works and Transport explained that land acquisition had constrained progress for some time. But the Ministry settled the outstanding land compensation in June 2026, clearing the way for the project to proceed to completion.
The ministry noted that the fuel station previously flagged as a sticking point had also been compensated.
The Ministry noted that they had a challenge of some PAPs not coming forward to receive their payments, saying the funds are available, and their compensation team will be visiting the project area to trace and pay them.
The project is jointly funded by the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, the OPEC Fund for International Development and the Government of Uganda.