Nebbi Municipality Cracks Down on Heavy Trucks Over Traffic Hazards and Road Damage

Nebbi Municipality authorities have initiated a strict enforcement operation alongside police to clear heavy trucks and taxis parked along the Nebbi–Pakwach highway and major central business streets. Officials cite severe traffic congestion, rising safety hazards, and extensive damage to local infrastructure as the primary reasons for the crackdown.

The operation, led by Nebbi Municipality Mayor Ms. Jackline Opar, targets more than 30 heavy vehicles, including fuel tankers bound for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and long-distance trailers, that frequently occupy road margins and restrict lanes meant for motorists and pedestrians.

According to Nebbi Municipality Town Clerk Mr. Samson Natsambwa, heavy vehicles utilizing road shoulders and reserves must immediately relocate to designated municipal parking spaces along Arua Road or to private parking lots on Pakwach Road. Authorities have warned that enforcement teams will impound any heavy vehicle found violating the directive.

The crackdown spans key transit arteries such as Arua Road, Paidha Road, the Nebbi–Pakwach highway, and precincts around the central market. Local councilors pushed for the eviction following public complaints that transit trucks were crushing newly installed drainage channels and causing severe road blockages, especially at night.

While the initiative aims to restore urban order, it has drawn mixed reactions. Some truck drivers and local traders have expressed concern that sudden evictions without fully developed roadside facilities could impact local council revenue collections and disrupt sales for roadside food vendors who rely on drivers for their livelihoods. Despite these concerns, municipal officials maintain that roadside parking will no longer be tolerated as infrastructure development continues.

Read more details in the Daily Monitor report.