The Ministry of Works and Transport has started pothole patching along the Ntungamo–Kagamba–Rukungiri road, beginning with the most critically damaged sections.
“We’re now on the ground intervening with pothole patching works ongoing along Ntungamo–Kagamba–Rukungiri,” said Allan Ssempebwa, the ministry’s spokesperson.
Ssempebwa noted that the repairs will focus first on sections identified as badly deteriorated.
“It’s a continuous exercise until the entire road is fixed and as resources become available,” he added.
The road, a key link between southwestern districts, has been a source of public outcry following repeated accidents and slow maintenance, with motorists blaming large potholes for vehicle damage and safety risks.
The Nile Post on Monday ran a story revealing the state of the road and the anguish of motorists and dwellers along the highway.
Before the current works began, the Ntungamo–Rukungiri Road had become one of the most dreaded routes in the region, riddled with deep, jagged potholes across stretches like Ntungamo to Kagamba and at spots such as Karegyeya, Kwangara, and Kagarama.
These craters, worsened by heavy rains that washed away previous soil-and-mud fillings, forced motorists into sudden swerves that often led to collisions, roadside crashes, and vehicles being pushed off the tarmac.
The Ministry says the current interventions will prioritise these critical stretches to restore safety and travel efficiency.
For many residents and travellers who have endured dangerous journeys, the ongoing repairs are seen as a long-awaited lifeline, raising hopes that the notorious potholes of the Ntungamo–Rukungiri Road will finally be consigned to history.