A photo circulating on social media platforms purporting to show a massive crack on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway bridge has sparked alarm and concern among Ugandans.
The image shows a damaged section of a flyover bridge with visible cracks and exposed reinforcement bars, accompanied by captions suggesting it is part of Uganda’s major expressway infrastructure.
However, The claim is FALSE. The photo is not from Uganda. A reverse image search and cross-verification reveal that the image actually shows a section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria.
The infrastructure design, vehicles, and surrounding structures are consistent with known images and reports from that location.
This image has previously circulated in Nigerian media and online forums in relation to structural integrity concerns along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
There is no evidence linking this image to any part of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, which is managed and monitored by the Ministry of Works and Transport
Allan Ssempebwa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Works, has also dismissed claims that the photo shows a section of the Kampala Expressway.
VERDICT:
FALSE – The image is not from Uganda. It depicts a damaged section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria, not the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway.
Members of the public are advised to verify information from credible sources before sharing, especially where it concerns critical infrastructure.