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May 20, 2016 News
Although it is almost 18 months into the West Coast Demerara Highway project, the road upgrade is not even close to its halfway mark, according to Project Coordinator of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Kester Hinds.
The project, which was scheduled to be completed within three years, is only 29 percent complete. In December the project was 20 per cent completed, showing that significant strides were being made, but the pace subsequently slowed.
Hinds told Kaieteur News that the project should have been further ahead, but harsh weather conditions impeded it. He stated that a section of the Uitvlugt road has been completed with pavements constructed. He said further that they were cleaning culverts and working to construct concrete drains, while carrying out preparatory works for widening of the highway.
The aim of the project is to increase traffic flow and improve road safety along the West Coast Demerara highway.
A part of the project includes installing cycle lanes, sidewalks, and highway lights along with visible traffic signs and road markings. Corridors will also be widened for the comfortable vehicle parking without the disruption of traffic.
The project, which is a Government and the Caribbean Development Bank agreement, is valued at US$46.8M.
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