Tokyo, Japan: Uganda has signed the civil works contract for the construction of the new Karuma Bridge along the strategic Kampala–Gulu Highway, marking a major milestone in efforts to improve transport connectivity, road safety and regional trade. The agreement was signed on July 10 at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, by the Commissioner for National Roads at the Ministry of Works. TOKYO, Japan — Uganda has taken a major step toward replacing the aging Karuma Bridge after signing the construction contract for a new bridge in Tokyo, with groundbreaking scheduled for September and civil works expected to begin in October 2026. The contract was signed by Eng. Officials from Uganda and Japan signed the contract in Japan on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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