By Kyamanduma Patrick,
The Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA has started all the necessary works to construct a provisional bridge at Mpondwe Bridge to have the operations at the border crossing restored.
Mpondwe Bridge which is key in promoting bilateral trade between Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda caved in over the weekend.
Hon. Johnson Mayora, the Kasese District speaker said a team from UNRA head office Kampala is on the ground to assess the extent of the damage. Hon. Mayora one speaking….
Hon Mayora commended UNRA for such quick response to untimely incident, to keep business flowing at the border, as well as minimizing the heavy traffic jam.
Mayora called for expedited investigations by police about suspected elements that have for long vandalized and failed government installation in search for scrap. Hon. Mayora two speaking…
Earlier, Kasese District councilor Representing Mpondwe Lhubiriha town , Hon.Majidu Ntumeli asked government to erect a permanent Bridge. END.