Luweero-Butalangu Road Nears Completion, Bringing Relief to Farmers and Traders

Progress on the strategic 30km paved Luweero-Butalangu Road has reached an 85 percent completion rate, according to officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport. The infrastructure project, undertaken by Dott Services Limited and co-financed by the government alongside international lenders, is transforming commerce across the Greater Luweero area by providing a smooth and reliable transport corridor.

For years, farmers, livestock traders, and transporters endured severe challenges navigating deep potholes and treacherous muddy patches, particularly around the Lugogo swamp. Local transporters report that vehicle repair costs have dramatically dropped, while delivery times have improved. Furthermore, motorists note that the improved visibility and better road conditions have successfully driven away criminal elements who previously exploited slow-moving traffic to stage roadblocks and rob travelers at night.

Business confidence has been restored in the region, with several traders who previously abandoned their ventures due to prohibitive transport costs now returning to the market. Nakaseke District chairperson Ignatius Kiwanuka Koomu noted that local communities are increasingly active on their farms and business premises, supported by infrastructure that facilitates seamless movement toward Masindi and surrounding cattle corridor districts.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, some residents have raised concerns over delayed compensation packages for project-affected persons and timeline adjustments by the contractor. Dott Services measurement engineer Isaac Ssebuliba cited global supply chain hurdles and land acquisition procedures as factors that affected the initial project pace. Even with these minor delays, over 90 percent of affected persons have already received their dues as final safety installations and road markings near completion.

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