By Eye Media Reporter | July 3, 2026
APAC – Road users in Apac Municipality have raised alarm over the prolonged suspension of construction works at the Apac roundabout, warning that the abandoned site has become a major safety hazard and is disrupting traffic flow.
Construction at the roundabout, which forms part of the 90.9-kilometre Rwenkunyu–Apac Road project, has remained at a standstill for more than six months after the contractor reportedly abandoned the site.
The road project, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Government of Uganda at a cost of more than Shs317 billion, is being executed by Sadeem Al-Kuwait General Trading and Contracting Company. It was launched by President Yoweri Museveni in October 2020 and is expected to significantly improve transport in the region.
The affected roundabout links Chegere Road, Hospital Road, Lira Road and Akokoro Road, making it one of the busiest traffic junctions in Apac Municipality.
Construction at the junction began in December 2025 but stopped barely two months later, with the contractor shifting focus to other sections of the road project.
A source within Sadeem Al-Kuwait, who requested anonymity because they are not authorised to speak publicly, attributed the delay to engineering challenges requiring a redesign.
According to the source, engineers discovered a significant mismatch in road elevations between roads previously upgraded under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) programme and the ongoing road works.
“Our engineers found that the roads upgraded under the USMID project were much higher than the roads we are constructing. We had to suspend work and engage the project consultant to review the design,” the source said.
The source explained that Chegere and Hospital roads sit approximately three metres higher than the Lira and Akokoro roads currently being upgraded, making it difficult to proceed with the original design.
Sadeem Al-Kuwait’s Community Liaison Officer, Lawrence Munu, confirmed that the contractor is awaiting completion of the design review.
“We started the work well, but along the way it became necessary for the design at that particular spot to be reviewed. However, work is progressing well on other sections of the project, and we have registered significant progress,” Munu said.
The stalled works have left the roundabout partially excavated, with potholes, dust and narrowed lanes creating dangerous driving conditions.
Motorists and boda boda riders say the situation has worsened traffic congestion and increased the number of accidents at the junction.
Last week, a tricycle overturned at the roundabout, leaving its rider with minor injuries.
Patrick Acai, Chairperson of the Apac Boda Boda Operators Association, said accidents at the site have become almost a daily occurrence.
“This place has become extremely dangerous. Nine of my boda boda riders have been injured here, and some are still receiving treatment,” Acai said.
Another rider, Vincent Okello, criticised authorities for remaining silent despite the growing danger.
“The stalled construction has disrupted our work, and the most disappointing thing is that our leaders have kept quiet. We need an explanation about what is happening,” he said.
Apac Municipality Mayor Bonny McKlein Odongo acknowledged the concerns, saying the delay has become a matter of public safety.
“My office has not yet received an official explanation, but we need to engage all stakeholders to understand the cause of the delay. The condition of this junction is worsening, traffic flow has become difficult, and this could result in more accidents if nothing is done,” Odongo said.
Residents and road users are now calling on the contractor, project consultants and relevant government agencies to urgently resolve the design challenges and resume construction before more lives are put at risk.
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