Projects
Kampala Flyover Project
Kampala Flyover Project, Uganda
Project Background:
In order to mitigate traffic congestion within the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) many projects and studies have been carried out. Among them, JICA conducted the Preparatory Survey on the Greater Kampala Roads Improvement Project in 2013 and 2014.
The Feasibility study concluded that the construction of two flyovers at Kitgum House and Clock Tower Junctions respectively, improvements of interfacing roads and junctions and widening of Mukwano Road would be effective and feasible to achieve the traffic congestion mitigation objective. The proposals of the Feasibility Study also considered improvement of traffic safety for non-motorized transportation (NMT).
A 30m wide pipeline corridor with some temporary work space will be acquired to construct, install and maintain the pipeline and associated facilities throughout its operational phase and land will be acquired to support the development of aboveground installations (AGI).
Client:
Uganda National Roads Authority
Consultants
Nippon Koei CO. Ltd in JV with Eight – Japan Engineering Consultants Inc in association with ICS-Engineering & Environment Ltd
Appointment date:
2014 – Ongoing
Key facts:
Flyovers, Road widening/improvement, junction improvement (with NMT provisions), Pedestrian bridge, drainage design, relocation of utilities
Project Objectives:
The objective of the Project was to mitigate traffic congestion and facilitate urban transportation in Kampala City, through construction of flyovers, road widening and improvement of junctions, thereby contributing to the sustainable economic and social development of Uganda, as well as vitalization of logistics and transport to neighbouring countries.
Scope of work:
The objective of the Project was to mitigate traffic congestion and facilitate urban transportation in Kampala City, through construction of flyovers, road widening and improvement of junctions, thereby contributing to the sustainable economic and social development of Uganda, as well as vitalization of logistics and transport to neighbouring countries.
- A section of Entebbe Road between Clock Tower Junction and Shoprite Junction (approximately 200 m),
- Widening of Gaba Road at Nsambya Junction (approximately 500 m),
- A minor diversion at Kibuli Junction (approximately 100 m)
- A section of road between Kitgum House Roundabout and Garden City Roundabout (approximately 500 m), and
- A short section (approximately 120 m) of Nile Avenue leading from Garden City Junction.
Detailed Description of Actual Services Provided by ICS:
- Design of underpass. Nsambya Underpass, Total L=430m (Tunnel L=130m), 4-lane.
- Hydraulic and Drainage design
- Design of earth retaining walls and reinforced earth.
- Junction improvement studies. Traffic study and analysis in SATURN.
- Traffic signalisation and ITS (intelligent transport systems) studies
- Detailed topographic, geotechnical, and hydrological surveys including materials source studies
- Landscaping design and planning.
- Air quality and noise level surveys
- Environmental Baseline Update
- Environmental Impact Assessment to wetland and adjacent vicinity
- Development of an Environmental Management Plan
- Review of the project specification to ensure adequate coverage for project environmental coverage
- Preparation of tender documents for international competitive bidding under FIDIC conditions of contract
- Analysis of unit rates and preparation of detailed engineering cost estimates based on final BoQ
- Liaison with other stake holders.