Engineer Urges Protection of Roads and Bridges in Rukungiri

The Rukungiri District Civil Engineer, Julius Bagira Byakurema, has called on farmers to adhere to infrastructure protection measures to prevent instant damage to roads and bridges.

He made the call on13th April 2036, in his message to the people of the parishes of Ndago and Ruyonza in Nyarushanje Sub County, Rukungiri District, during communal work to renovate Ndago Bridge located at the boundary of both parishes, linking them to Kyanyamaishwa and Kiburasano cells respectively.

Ndago Bridge collapsed at the beginning of the year, paralyzing transport and communication and forcing residents to lobby for culverts from the district for its renovation.

Julius Bagira highlighted human activities that contribute to the instant damage of bridges and roads, including poor farming methods, lumbering, and sand mining along roads. He advocated for a mindset change and urged residents to embrace rules and regulations for the safety of infrastructure.

The Nyarushanje Sub County LC3 Chairperson-elect, Bruno Mujuni, challenged the public to prioritize voluntary and immediate rehabilitation of damaged roads and bridges to protect them from destruction.

The LC2 Chairperson for Ndago Parish, Kajura Deogratius, commended the cooperation exhibited by residents during lobbying and communal work and encouraged continued unity in ensuring peace and stability in the area.

The Ndago Parish Secretary for Publicity, Nickson Muyambi, also known as Enkuduman, challenged the public to prioritize protecting the gains through voluntary work.

Dodian Nuwagaba and Damson Biryomumaisho pledged to protect their roads from destruction and advocated for government supervisory services during communal work to ensure quality outcomes.