The Kamdini–Gulu Road, also known as the Gulu–Kamdini Road, is a road in the
Northern Region of
Uganda, connecting the town of
Kamdini with
Gulu, the largest city in the Northern Region.
Location
The road starts at Kamdini, in
Oyam District, and continues northwards through
Bobi, ending in Gulu in
Gulu District, a distance of approximately . The road is part of the Kampala to Juba transportation corridor. The coordinates of the road near Parlenga are 2°34'37.0"N, 32°21'14.0" (Latitude:2.576944; Longitude:32.353896).
Upgrading to bitumen
The
government of Uganda
Uganda is a presidential republic in which the President of Uganda is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government business. There is a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is ...
earmarked this road for upgrading through the conversion of the existing gravel road to
bitumen
Asphalt, also known as bitumen (, ), is a sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product, and is classed as a pitch. Before the 20th century, the term a ...
surface and the building of bridges and drainage channels. The contract was awarded to the
China Communications Construction Company at a budgeted cost of USh62 billion. Work commenced in April 2014, with completion expected in 2016.
See also
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List of roads in Uganda
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Transportation in Uganda
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Economy of Uganda
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Uganda National Roads Authority
References
External links
Uganda National Road Authority Homepage
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Roads in Uganda
Oyam District
Gulu District
Northern Region, Uganda