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Members of Parliament are demanding answers from the government regarding the ramifications of restricted access to the Karuma Bridge, a vital link between North and West Nile regions with the rest of Uganda. This comes after the bridge, crucial for trade and travel, was found compromised, with cracks rendering it unsafe for heavy vehicles. In response to Speaker Anita Among's communication, MPs expressed concerns about the significant impact the traffic restrictions would have on trade, livelihoods, and various other aspects of daily life. They are calling on the Minister for Works and Transport to elucidate the situation. Speaker Among, presiding over the plenary sitting on Monday, May 6, 2024, urged the Uganda National Roads Authority to expedite construction works on the bridge. MPs highlighted the limitations of alternative routes, such as the one through Murchison National Park, which not only adds to travel time but also imposes additional costs, hindering business operation...