12/09/2026
Traffic Police will maintain a heightened deployment along key routes leading to Fort Portal City and other areas associated with the burial ceremony.
Motorists are urged to exercise patience, discipline and courtesy towards other road users.
Members of the public are advised to use only designated parking areas and to avoid parking along roads, access routes, entrances, exits and emergency lanes.
All routes designated for emergency vehicles must remain clear at all times.
Motorists and members of the public should expect changes in traffic flow and temporary diversions depending on the prevailing situation on the ground.
The following traffic arrangements will apply, subject to operational requirements:
- At Mpanga Market area, motorists may be diverted intermittently towards Kamwenge Road when necessary.
- Buhinga Stadium will be available as a designated public parking area.
- The road branching at the Royal Palace will be restricted to invited guests and authorised vehicles.
- Kibogo Road will be closed to through traffic, subject to operational requirements.
- At St. Stephen’s Church of Uganda, traffic will be diverted at Karambi towards the Buteebe–Bundibugyo Road.
- Maguru Junction will be restricted or closed as directed by Traffic Police.
- Virika Junction will be restricted or closed as directed by Traffic Police.
- The Kachwamba stretch will be restricted or closed as directed by Traffic Police.
- Kasusu Junction will be restricted or closed as directed by Traffic Police.
- The Kabarole Hospital parking area will also be used as a designated parking area, subject to guidance from Traffic Police.
- Parking at the Palace will be restricted to authorised and designated persons only.
These traffic arrangements may be adjusted depending on the prevailing security and traffic situation. Members of the public are encouraged to follow official communication and comply with directions issued by officers on the ground.