infrastructure 13 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Olamnyur-Atiak Road Upgrade Enhances Market Access in Amuru District
The 10.4km Olamnyur-Atiak road in Amuru district is 95% complete, slashing travel distances and boosting trade in oilseed crops like sunflower, soya beans, and simsim. Farmers now enjoy lower transport costs and better links to markets, including Elegu on the Uganda-South Sudan border. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/improved-olamnyur-atiak-road-boosts-access-to-market-in-amuru-5421520
The Olamnyur-Atiak road, stretching 10.4km and connecting Pogo Sub-County to Attiak Town Council via Atiak Sub-County, is nearly finished at 95% completion. Funded under the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP) and costing Shs2.19 billion, the project was awarded to Emaus General Workshop Company Limited.
Acting Chief Administrative Officer John Bosco Opio noted that only gravelling on a short stretch and bridge works remain. Previously, travelers from Pogo to Atiak faced a 72km detour, but the new route has cut this dramatically.
Users report significant benefits, including reduced transport costs and easier access to markets, health facilities, and schools. District road inspector Godfrey Owor highlighted the road’s economic priority, with visible impacts already boosting agricultural production and trade in local oilseeds such as sunflower, soya beans, and simsim.
Authorities expect further growth by connecting farmers to larger markets like Elegu. Leaders, however, urge investments in electricity to enable value addition and agro-processing.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)