apan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, giving fresh momentum to one of Kampala’s most important road upgrades. The new phase is expected to cost about Shs659 billion and is aimed at easing traffic congestion while also addressing flooding along some of the city’s busiest routes.
The announcement was made by Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala, who said the Ugandan government had received firm confirmation from Japan that Lot II of the project would now move forward. The funding is expected to support the next stage of expansion after the completion and commissioning of the Clock Tower flyover under Phase I.
Phase II will extend the flyover network from the first section toward Kitgum House junction, Wampewo Avenue, Garden City, and Jinja Road, creating stronger links through central Kampala. Reports also say the new works are expected to connect with the planned Kampala Jinja Expressway and future mass transit systems, making the project more than just a city road upgrade.
For Kampala residents, the biggest promise is relief. Officials say the project is meant to cut travel delays in some of the city’s worst traffic bottlenecks while also helping solve long standing flooding challenges, especially around the Jinja Road and Kitgum House area.
Japan has been a long term partner in Uganda’s infrastructure development, mainly through JICA, which also supported the first phase of the Kampala Flyover project. The confirmation of this second phase shows that the partnership is continuing at a time when Kampala is under growing pressure to modernize its transport network.
With funding now confirmed, attention will shift to timelines, final preparatory works, and how quickly construction can begin. For a city that spends hours in traffic every day, this is the kind of project many people will be watching closely.
