Northern bypass streetlight failures raise road safety concerns
Motorists in Kampala are expressing safety concerns due to persistent streetlight failures along the Northern Bypass. Authorities have acknowledged the issue and stated that maintenance work is currently underway.
Why it matters
Infrastructure neglect in urban areas directly impacts public safety and highlights the challenges of municipal maintenance in developing regions.
Driving along some sections of Kampala’s Northern Bypass at night has become a worrying experience, with broken streetlights leaving parts of the road shrouded in darkness. For motorists, the lack of adequate lighting raises concerns about road safety, visibility, and the risk of accidents, particularly in sections where maintenance works are ongoing.
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