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u.g boy · May 22nd, 2010, 01:15 PM

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his bridge will join jinja and kampala ugandas two largest industrial centres it will have 8 lanes and will cost around billions of dollars it is a joint funded project by the japanese goverment and the uganda goveremnt.

u.g boy · August 2nd, 2011, 09:34 PM

Japan re-assures on funding Jinja bridge
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Japan’s new envoy to Kampala has re-assured Uganda on the availability of money to fund the soon to be started construction of the second bridge over River Nile in Jinja.

Speaking in Jinja while touring for the first time the site of the 290-metre bridge, Mr Kazuo Minagawa said, the nuclear disaster in Japan is apparently an economic challenge to his country but re-assured Uganda that development commitments would not be affected.

The bridge that is estimated to cost $120 million shall be largely funded by Japanese government through its development wing, the Japan International cooperation agency (Jica). Jica shall give a loan to Uganda amounting to $112 million with a grace period of 10 years.

Uganda needs this bridge because the old one over Nalubaale dam is in bad condition yet, it is the only crossing point from the east. The old bridge was constructed in the 1950s, and according to UNRA sources, it had a lifespan of 50 years which is overdue. Apparently, this crossing point is chocked with traffic despite its condition, with a daily traffic of 11,100 vehicles including heavy trucks loaded with merchandise from the coast in Mombasa destined to Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

The second bridge, to be the longest of its kind south of the Sahara, according to UNRA’s executive director, Mr Peter Ssebanakitta, is needed urgently, and the assurance of the availability of funds is of paramount interest for economic and strategic reasons.

Unique bridge
Mr Ssebanakitta said the bridge is unique because it will be supported by cables, which means it will not have pillars standing in the water, which interrupt the flow of the river. Mr Dan Alinange, UNRA’s publicist added, “the bridge will change the face of Jinja,” because it would be a feature that would not only add to the beauty of the town, but also, its tourism attractions.”

The bridge that shall have a lifespan of 120 years shall eat into parts of Nytil and Nile breweries factories. Work will start in December 2012 and shall be finished in August 2016.

u.g boy · June 15th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Construction of new Jinja Bridge commences December
Publish Date: Jun 15, 2012

PRINCE AKISHINO OF JAPAN AND ABRAHAM JAMES BYANDALA LAYING THE FOUNATION STONE FOR THE NEW BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER NILE.
By Francis Kagolo

The construction of the second bridge across River Nile in Jinja, will commence in December this year and be complete in 2016, the works and transport minister Abraham Byandala has said.

The new bridge, which will be erected a few kilometres from the old one, is to stand 80m high and span 525m long with dual lanes, Byandala said.

Under the $120m (about sh295b) project, a 1.1km of dual lane approach roads will also be constructed together with three junctions.

Byandala said the new bridge will improve transport on the Northern Corridor Route which links Uganda and its landlocked neighbours Burundi, Rwanda and eastern DRC to Kenya.

The minister made the disclosure while addressing visiting Japanese royals, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko as they toured the site where the new bridge is to be constructed on Thursday.

The Prince is on a three-day tour of Japan-funded projects in Uganda. The Japanese government provided a concessional loan of $100m of the $120m needed for the new bridge’s construction.

The Prince and his wife spent some time studying the architectural design of the new bridge before laying the foundation stone for its construction project.

He then took a boat ride to watch the source of the world’s longest river, Nile, a marvellous tourist attraction in Jinja, eastern Uganda.

The construction of the new bridge comes at a time when the old one had started wearing down due to the ever increasing traffic from Kenya into Uganda and excessive overloading.

Completed in 1954, the old bridge has served for close to 60 years now. However, the new bridge is estimated to last at least 100 years.

Byandala said the Government had finished securing all land required for the construction and that the work was were already under tendering process.

He said the reliability of the Northern Corridor Route is important to support regional trade.

Besides, the bridge is also expected to boost tourism because of its picturesque features and strategic location to the source of the Nile.

Byandala said Uganda relies on the road network for the movement of over 95% of its goods and passengers.

“Therefore, a sound road transport infrastructure is critical to achieve the national aspiration of a strong, private sector-led growth that contributes to economic development and poverty reduction.”

Byandala applauded the Japanese royals for visiting Uganda, saying it was an indicator of the success and effectiveness of the partnership that have existed between the two nations over the past 50 years.

He commended Japan for continuously supporting Uganda’s efforts geared towards achieving economic development.
The Japanese ambassador in Uganda, K. Minagawa, said the new Nile Bridge would spur economic development not only in Uganda but across the entire east Africa.

The function was attended by lands minister Daudi Migereko, state minister for gender Rukia Nakadama and Eng. Peter Ssebanakitta, executive director of the National Roads Authority.

***SE9*** · January 5th, 2013, 02:02 AM

Construction will start in April 2013:

New Nile bridge construction pushed to April
The Observer
4 January 2013

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Construction of the new Nile bridge in Jinja has been pushed to April this year, following procurement delays.

Work had been set to start this month. The new bridge would ease pressure on the aging Owen falls Dam bridge. The Japanese government offered Shs120bn for the construction work at the site in Jinja. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) regional station engineer, Steven Kisubi, said four companies had been pre-selected to bid for the construction work and would soon tender bids.

“The bids submission is to end on 19th this January and we shall need some three months for evaluation; therefore, we expect the work to start either in April or early May,” Kisubi said.

He said UNRA also planned to rehabilitate all roads in Busoga sub-region by March.

***SE9*** · January 5th, 2013, 02:06 AM

New Jinja Bridge:

Northern Sudanese · January 9th, 2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by u.g boy

jinja bridge
his bridge will join jinja and kampala ugandas two largest industrial centres it will have 8 lanes and will cost around billions of dollars it is a joint funded project by the japanese goverment and the uganda goveremnt.

but according to the ugandan government the bridge costs just $120 million, 525 meters and with dual lanes?

u.g boy · January 9th, 2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Sudanese

but according to the ugandan government the bridge costs just $120 million, 525 meters and with dual lanes?

i said that ages ago way before i knew hat i now know .

Northern Sudanese · January 12th, 2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by u.g boy

i said that ages ago way before i knew hat i now know .

oh ok lol

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u.g boy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,486 Likes (Received): 25	Japan re-assures on funding Jinja bridge SHARE BOOKMARKPRINTEMAILRATING By Mike Ssegawa & Dalton Wanyera (email the author) Posted Tuesday, August 2 2011 at 00:00 Share This Story Share Jinja Japan’s new envoy to Kampala has re-assured Uganda on the availability of money to fund the soon to be started construction of the second bridge over River Nile in Jinja. Speaking in Jinja while touring for the first time the site of the 290-metre bridge, Mr Kazuo Minagawa said, the nuclear disaster in Japan is apparently an economic challenge to his country but re-assured Uganda that development commitments would not be affected. The bridge that is estimated to cost $120 million shall be largely funded by Japanese government through its development wing, the Japan International cooperation agency (Jica). Jica shall give a loan to Uganda amounting to $112 million with a grace period of 10 years. Uganda needs this bridge because the old one over Nalubaale dam is in bad condition yet, it is the only crossing point from the east. The old bridge was constructed in the 1950s, and according to UNRA sources, it had a lifespan of 50 years which is overdue. Apparently, this crossing point is chocked with traffic despite its condition, with a daily traffic of 11,100 vehicles including heavy trucks loaded with merchandise from the coast in Mombasa destined to Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. The second bridge, to be the longest of its kind south of the Sahara, according to UNRA’s executive director, Mr Peter Ssebanakitta, is needed urgently, and the assurance of the availability of funds is of paramount interest for economic and strategic reasons. Unique bridge Mr Ssebanakitta said the bridge is unique because it will be supported by cables, which means it will not have pillars standing in the water, which interrupt the flow of the river. Mr Dan Alinange, UNRA’s publicist added, “the bridge will change the face of Jinja,” because it would be a feature that would not only add to the beauty of the town, but also, its tourism attractions.” The bridge that shall have a lifespan of 120 years shall eat into parts of Nytil and Nile breweries factories. Work will start in December 2012 and shall be finished in August 2016.

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u.g boy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,486 Likes (Received): 25	Construction of new Jinja Bridge commences December Publish Date: Jun 15, 2012 PRINCE AKISHINO OF JAPAN AND ABRAHAM JAMES BYANDALA LAYING THE FOUNATION STONE FOR THE NEW BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER NILE. By Francis Kagolo The construction of the second bridge across River Nile in Jinja, will commence in December this year and be complete in 2016, the works and transport minister Abraham Byandala has said. The new bridge, which will be erected a few kilometres from the old one, is to stand 80m high and span 525m long with dual lanes, Byandala said. Under the $120m (about sh295b) project, a 1.1km of dual lane approach roads will also be constructed together with three junctions. Byandala said the new bridge will improve transport on the Northern Corridor Route which links Uganda and its landlocked neighbours Burundi, Rwanda and eastern DRC to Kenya. The minister made the disclosure while addressing visiting Japanese royals, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko as they toured the site where the new bridge is to be constructed on Thursday. The Prince is on a three-day tour of Japan-funded projects in Uganda. The Japanese government provided a concessional loan of $100m of the $120m needed for the new bridge’s construction. The Prince and his wife spent some time studying the architectural design of the new bridge before laying the foundation stone for its construction project. He then took a boat ride to watch the source of the world’s longest river, Nile, a marvellous tourist attraction in Jinja, eastern Uganda. The construction of the new bridge comes at a time when the old one had started wearing down due to the ever increasing traffic from Kenya into Uganda and excessive overloading. Completed in 1954, the old bridge has served for close to 60 years now. However, the new bridge is estimated to last at least 100 years. Byandala said the Government had finished securing all land required for the construction and that the work was were already under tendering process. He said the reliability of the Northern Corridor Route is important to support regional trade. Besides, the bridge is also expected to boost tourism because of its picturesque features and strategic location to the source of the Nile. Byandala said Uganda relies on the road network for the movement of over 95% of its goods and passengers. “Therefore, a sound road transport infrastructure is critical to achieve the national aspiration of a strong, private sector-led growth that contributes to economic development and poverty reduction.” Byandala applauded the Japanese royals for visiting Uganda, saying it was an indicator of the success and effectiveness of the partnership that have existed between the two nations over the past 50 years. He commended Japan for continuously supporting Uganda’s efforts geared towards achieving economic development. The Japanese ambassador in Uganda, K. Minagawa, said the new Nile Bridge would spur economic development not only in Uganda but across the entire east Africa. The function was attended by lands minister Daudi Migereko, state minister for gender Rukia Nakadama and Eng. Peter Ssebanakitta, executive director of the National Roads Authority.