The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety wishes to inform the general public that due to the hosting of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), traffic flow in and around Kampala and Entebbe will be temporarily adjusted to facilitate the safe & smooth movement of teams, officials & guests.
To ensure public safety & minimize congestion, the following Traffic Management Plan will be in effect throughout the event period. Affected areas will be:
Main Routes
Accommodation locations
Training Locations
Game Hosting Stadiums
Diversions
The main routes will be;
Kampala Entebbe Express way – Northern Bypass – Bwaise Interchange
Other routes affected will be: –
Kubiri Roundabout – Mulago Traffic Lights-Yusuf Lule Road
Kira Road Police Station – Bukoto Road
Kalerwe Interchange – Kisasi Roundabout
Nalya Interchange – Namboole Interchange then access Mandela National Stadium Annex Namboole through main gate.
Busega roundabout – Natete Traffic lights – kabusu traffic lights- to Wankulukuku
Mulago traffic lights – Wandegeya traffic lights- Makerere hill road-Nakulabye traffic lights-Balintuma road
Jinja Road Traffic Lights (Punjani) – Jinja Road – Kyambogo junction & Ministry of Works
Diversions & Cutoff Points
Please be advised that traffic diversions will be implemented only if the need arises, especially during ongoing matches at Namboole Stadium. These diversions will take effect from 12:00 PM on match days.
All trucks will be diverted at Kalelwe Interchange to Gayaza-Kalagi-Mukono
All vehicles will be diverted at Naalya Interchange to face Kyaliwajjala – Ssonde-Seeta
All Vehicles will be diverted from Bweyogerere to face Jokas Hotel -kinawataka road
There will be a cutoff point at Hared Petrol station on Kinawataka road to deny access to Kireka Trading Center.
Kireka-Nasanga junction up to Jokas hotel road shall be accessed by only pedestrians.
Parking
Please note that parking at the Southern Playground Wing is strictly reserved for VIP-accredited vehicles only.
VIPs are reminded to clearly display their stickers for easy identification by parking officers.
General parking will be Bweyogerere Police Station Play Ground
Traffic Police will be heavily deployed along all designated routes to ensure the safety & smooth movement of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) participants & dignitaries. Lead vehicles will accompany convoys to facilitate secure & uninterrupted transit.
We therefore strongly urge all motorists & road users to:
Comply fully with all directives issued by traffic officers.
Exercise maximum discipline, patience, and courtesy on the roads.
Plan your journeys in advance to avoid delays and inconveniences during peak tournament activities.
Your cooperation is essential to the success and safety of this prestigious continental event.
SP KANANURA MICHAEL
PRO- DIRECTORATE OF TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY
