Category A project under consideration: Kitgum to Kidepo Road Project, Uganda
Published 30 May 2025
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1. Name of project
Kitgum to Kidepo Road Project, Uganda.
2. Description of project
The proposed Project will involve the rehabilitation of an existing road in northern Uganda. The road is approximately 116 km long, stretching from a junction on the Kitgum-Acholibur Road in Kitgum town to outside the boundary of Kidepo Valley National Park, terminating approximately 2km from the park.
The upgrade of the road segment will support accessibility to markets for the productive agricultural areas of Kitgum and Karenga districts, with the aim of enhancing regional economic and social connectivity.
The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport have responsibility for delivering the road
project.
3. Location of project
Northern Uganda.
4. Source of environmental information
An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment has been developed for the Project
(English) along with a Non-Technical Summary (French and English). These documents can be accessed at the following weblink. (Please click on “download” in order to access the document).
Additional environmental and social impact information for the Project can be requested via the listed contact.
4.1 Contact
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Transport
Plot 57-59 Jinja Road P.O. Box 7174 Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414-259139/322
Email: mowt@works.go.ug