The new bridge is only for vehicles and pedestrians, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered.
President Museveni commissioned the new cable-stayed bridge in Jinja. The Shs41b bridge was constructed with support of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and it will last 120 years.
The President ordered: “The new bridge is only for vehicles and pedestrians. Boda bodas and cyclists should not use it. Use the old bridge. It is the season of big projects in Uganda. We will soon unveil new projects like the hydro power dams.”
The excited head of State said: “I decided to see what the bridge looks like at night. I drove on it this evening. It is a spectacular sight. I thank all stakeholders involved in its construction; the Ministry of Works, @UNRA_UG and the contractor and consultant for the job well done.”
President Museveni revealed: “I have been informed that 67% of the technical staff were Ugandan engineers. The project has been completed within the cost, budget and almost the time framework of 48 months. I want to thank the contractors for successfully completing the project.”
He pinpointed: “This project shows the support and success of the NRM government towards development. It also shows the fruitful partnership between the governments of Japan and Uganda.”
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