RUBANDA — Rubanda District authorities have launched the construction of an Shs 85 million box culvert in Kyenyi Parish, Muko Sub-county, Rubanda West, aimed at improving transport and easing access to essential services for residents.
The launch was led by Rubanda District Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kyeyune Senyonjo in Kyafugwe Cell, where residents said the existing bridge had become a major safety concern due to frequent accidents.
Muko Sub-county LC3 Chairperson Hon. Niwagaba Ivan said children, elderly people, motorists and other road users had repeatedly fallen into the valley while attempting to cross the old bridge.
Rubanda District LC5 Vice Chairperson Hon. Kesaferi Prossy said District Chairperson Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba had pledged to rehabilitate the bridge after the elections.
She welcomed the commencement of the project, saying construction had started before the current district leadership completed its term in office.
Kesaferi also urged the District Engineer to accelerate the works before the onset of heavy rains, stressing the need for a strong foundation to ensure the durability of the new structure.
She said the completed box culvert would improve connectivity between communities and key services, including schools, health centres and markets.
Rubanda District Engineer Habimana John said the temporary bridge currently in use was unable to support vehicles, creating difficulties for traders transporting goods.
He explained that business people were sometimes forced to hire two vehicles from opposite directions to move goods across the affected section, increasing the cost and inconvenience of transportation.
Habimana said the new box culvert would address the challenge and make it easier to transport goods and people from one part of the area to another.
Rubanda District Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Ahabwe pledged maximum support to the District Engineer and the technical team to ensure the project is successfully implemented.
RDC Kyeyune Senyonjo commended the government for investing in infrastructure aimed at improving accessibility and connecting communities to essential services.
He said improved road infrastructure would contribute to better movement of people and goods while supporting economic activity in the area.
