Govt bans heavy trucks on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway

What the report says

The Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has announced a temporary ban on heavy commercial vehicles weighing 7,500kg and above from using the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway starting Monday, August 31, 2026. The restriction applies to both loaded and unloaded trucks, and the government says it is intended to protect the road surface and related infrastructure from damage while load-verification and weighing facilities are being completed.

According to the notice reported by Nile Post, the measure covers the expressway’s carriageways, ramps, toll plazas and bridges. Vehicles below the 7,500kg threshold will still be allowed to use the route, and emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police cars and fire engines are exempt.

The Kampala-Entebbe Expressway is a 26.2-kilometre toll highway linking Kampala and Entebbe International Airport, with a spur to Munyonyo. It is a key route for commuters and airport traffic because it has reduced travel time between the two cities. In general terms, such weight-based restrictions are commonly used on major roads when authorities want to preserve pavement quality and improve safety, though the specific enforcement arrangements for this case were not detailed in the source.

The ministry urged heavy transport operators to use lawful alternative routes and said road users would be informed if the temporary restriction changes.