18 roads to be repaired

Mar 24, 2010

THE Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has awarded contracts worth billions for rehabilitation and periodic maintenance of 18 roads around the country.

By Aidah Nanyonjo

THE Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has awarded contracts worth billions for rehabilitation and periodic maintenance of 18 roads around the country.

According to Dan Alinange, the communications officer, the roads include the Moyo-Yumbe, Kagadi-Kibale, Iganga-Bulopa, Kaliro-Irundu-Dokolo-Namasale and Musita-Mayuge roads.

Others are the Kamuli-Kaliro, Kagamba-Ishaka, Karugutu-Ntoroko, Tororo-Nagongera, Masindi-Biiso, Kabwohe-Nsiika, Masindi-Kisanja, Soroti-Serere, Kyetume-Katosi and the Chosan-Amudat roads.

The companies that won the tenders are Universal Engineering, MM Construction, Romax Holdings, Etats Limited, MML Constructing, Kark Technical Services, Wiyeda General Ltd and MG Engineers.

Others are Multiplex, Coil Ltd, Slok Construction, Kasese Wood Industries, Wacko Construction, Allied Tech Engineers and Engineering Investments.

The works involve grading, re-gravelling and repairing of drainages.

The roads agency urged the contractors to mobilise immediately and complete the projects in time or face disciplinary action.

Companies that delay completion of works will be blacklisted and will not get more work in future, the roads authority warned recently.

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