South end: Wandegeya Length 32.3 km | ||
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History: Expected designation TBDExpected completion TBD | ||
The Kampala–Bombo Expressway is a proposed four-lane, dual carriage highway in the Central Region of Uganda, connecting, Kampala , the capital city, and Bombo, in Luweero District.
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Location
The road starts at Wandegeya in the Kawempe Division of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. It continues north through Bwaise, Kawempe, and Matugga to end at Bombo, in Luweero District, a distance of approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi). The approximate coordinates of the road, near the town of Matugga are 0°28'28.0"N, 32°31'06.0"E (Latitude:0.474440; Longitude:32.518338).
Overview
The government of Uganda plans to widen the current bitumen-surfaced road to a four-lane dual carriage highway, as part of efforts to decongest Kampala. It is planned to fund the road construction under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
Construction costs
As at February 2016, the construction budget for the highway has not been developed, pending finalization of road design.