Uganda, May 3 -- Lorries, trailers and buses travelling along Kampala-Gulu highway have been diverted after government announced closure of Karuma Bridge that links northern Uganda, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Only passenger vehicles carrying up to 28 occupants will be allowed to use the bridge starting May 6, 2024, according to Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).

The decision to close the 61-year-old bridge located about 270km north of Kampala was after an assessment that led to discovery of vast cracks.

"'UNRA wishes to inform road users that following the ongoing condition assessment of the Karuma Bridge, it has been established that some elements of the bridge structure (the concrete deck) have deteriorated pa...