The Ministry of Works and Transport has assured residents whose property was affected by the construction of the Luweero–Butalangu Road that they will receive compensation, urging them to allow the contractor to complete the remaining works.
The ministry spokesperson, Allan Ssempebwa Kyobe, said government is working to ensure all outstanding compensation payments are cleared within the current quarter.
He appealed to affected residents to cooperate with the contractor, saying the road is a public investment that will benefit communities in Luweero and Nakaseke districts.
The 29.7-kilometre road, which connects Luweero and Nakaseke districts, was launched in June 2023 at a cost of Shs93.8 billion and was scheduled for completion within two years.
However, nearly three years later, contractor Dott Services Limited says the project is 85 percent complete, with only 2.8 kilometres remaining.
Dott Services measurements engineer Isaac Ssebuliba said the company had hoped to complete the outstanding works by August 16, but delays in compensating some property owners may affect the timeline.
He said about 1.6 kilometres at the beginning of the road in Luweero, including sections around Kiwoko and Wansalangi, cannot be completed until affected residents are compensated.
“Our equipment is still on the ground and we are ready to complete the road. Officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport have assured us they will engage the affected residents so that they allow us to proceed as the compensation process is finalised,” Ssebuliba said.
He made the remarks during an inspection visit by officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport led by Ssempebwa to assess the progress of the project.
Responding to the concerns, Ssempebwa reassured residents that government remains committed to meeting its compensation obligations.
“It is the responsibility of the Ministry to compensate these people, and I want to assure them that they will be compensated just like the rest. At the same time, this road will greatly improve transport and help them access markets more easily. We ask them to reconsider their decision and allow the contractor to complete the remaining work,” he said.
Ssempebwa also commended residents who allowed construction to continue before receiving compensation, saying their cooperation had enabled the project to reach its current level of completion.
The contractor has already started final activities, including road marking, installation of speed humps and other finishing works.
Government hopes the road will be completed before the end of the year once the outstanding compensation issues are resolved.
