A modern expressway starts from Kampala, the capital of Uganda, winds its way for 49.56 kilometers, and arrives at Entebbe, a small city on the shore of Lake Victoria with beautiful scenery and delicious food. Concrete implementation of the construction of the first road of Uganda's national gate, that is, the highway from Kampala to Entebbe International Airport, referred to as KE highway.

Ju Wenjie, Secretary of the Party Branch of CCCC Uganda Branch Headquarters, told reporters that there was no expressway in Uganda before, and the efforts of Chinese companies have enabled this country with plateau water towns to achieve zero breakthroughs in high-grade highways. When the reporter drove on this modern expressway, he felt that it was no different from domestic expressways. In the process of construction, China Communications Construction has continuously pursued technological innovation, benefited the local society and boosted the development of the local economy with high-quality products, and created a high-standard and high-quality landmark project for the people of Uganda, which has become one of Uganda's new landmarks. The local media praised Guobin Avenue and Guomen No. 1 Road.

The vehicle is driving on the first expressway

The company has a close relationship with the Ugandan government and has accumulated a good reputation and reputation in Uganda. At the same time, the company upholds a high sense of social responsibility, and actively fulfills its social responsibilities in terms of promoting employment, improving people's livelihood, and protecting the environment through the construction of high-quality and high-quality projects, which is highly recognized by the government and the public. Ju Wenjie told reporters.

According to local media reports, during the construction of the KE Expressway, CCCC created more than 1,500 jobs for Uganda every year, and Uganda’s employees participating in the construction accounted for more than 90%. It has accumulated vitality to promote Uganda's infrastructure construction. At the same time, CCCC has repaired roads and dug water wells for local communities and schools many times, actively assumed social responsibilities, established a harmonious relationship between enterprises and land, won a good social reputation, and promoted the health and well-being of Chinese enterprises in Uganda. sustainable development.

The car is entering the toll booth

It is worth mentioning that this expressway is designed according to the two-way four-lane expressway, and it is fully constructed according to Chinese norms and standards, which proves that Chinese technology, Chinese standards, and Chinese norms have been recognized and are going global. The birth of the KE Expressway shortened the journey from the capital of Uganda to the international airport from the original 2 hours to 40 minutes, which greatly facilitated the travel of local residents and foreign tourists between the airport and the capital. While improving the traffic conditions in the surrounding areas, it also drives the scattered economic activities in the surrounding areas to concentrate in the central business district of the capital, providing a new model for Uganda's future infrastructure construction and operation management.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni paid close attention to this expressway built by the Chinese. He was present at the commencement and completion ceremonies, and even inspected the progress of the project on his way to work. The local media and public opinion are full of praise for this State Guest Avenue.

New Vision, the largest newspaper in Uganda, recently published news about the driving experience of local Samson Dinka on the KE Airport Expressway, and praised the KE Expressway. According to reports, Dinka has never driven on the KE expressway that was built just last year because of the detour needed to pick up and drop off children to school. Recently, Dinka tried to use the KE expressway to commute during school holidays.

The article wrote: On the KE Expressway in the early morning, there was a breeze, and it was very refreshing. The road is smooth and spacious, the traffic is smooth, and the street lights are soft and comfortable. There are thick trees beside the road, the markings are clear and clear, the surrounding environment is beautiful, quiet and pleasant, and the driving experience is very good.Editor/Ma Xue