As Uganda prepares to host the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77 plus China Summits from January 15-23, the Ugandan police have implemented a comprehensive traffic flow plan to ensure the smooth movement of delegates and minimize disruptions for both local residents and visitors.
The Police Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, represented by Michael Kananura, announced the key routes designated for the summit. The main routes include the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway leading to Speke Resort Munyonyo, covering a stretch from Entebbe Airport via Kajjansi interchange. Kananura emphasized that this corridor would be tightly regulated, incorporating diversions and temporary holds of traffic and other road users.
Expected diversions have been outlined to manage the flow of vehicles during the summit:
- At Mpala, traffic will be diverted to Entebbe Highway.
- At Kisubi, traffic will be diverted to Nakawuka.
- At Kajjansi flyover, traffic will be diverted to use Kajjansi flyover to Lubowa and then to Zana.
Security checkpoints and diversions are planned at various locations, including Serena Kigo traffic lights, Mutungo, Kitiko traffic lights, Busabala traffic lights, and Munyonyo Roundabout. Vehicles approaching Munyonyo and Gaba Road will be redirected to UCB Road to access Buziga-Lukuli.
Additional diversions are scheduled along the Northern Bypass at Busega Flyover, Sentemma, Nansana, Bwaise, Kalerwe, Kyebando, and Kisaasi interchange, flyover, and Slip roads. At Bwaise Flyover, traffic will be diverted to Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road for access to the city center.
Notably, motorcycles will not be permitted to access the summit routes. Traffic police will control the flow at various road junctions and access roads, adjusting movement in alignment with the movements of the summit delegates. Some boda boda stages along the summit routes and hotels where heads of state will be residing will be relocated and absorbed into other stages during the summit period.
To minimize inconveniences, the traffic police urge travelers with flights at Entebbe International Airport to plan their journeys in advance, emphasizing the importance of avoiding delays. Kananura appealed to the general public to demonstrate patience and extend courtesy to the summit delegates during this period.
