“Our objective is to do this once and do it right."
Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has empathised with motorists as they experience traffic disruptions during rehabilitation works in the Sea Cows Bay area.
“I understand the frustration that residents and the motoring public experience when roads are excavated and traffic is disrupted, and I want to assure you that this is not something we take lightly. The reality is that we could have simply overlaid new asphalt on the existing surface,” he said in a Government press release.
The minister said, “It would have appeared smooth in the short term, but after the next heavy rainfall, the same potholes would likely reappear because the underlying sub-base had already failed. Without a solid foundation and proper drainage, any surface repair would have been temporary and unsustainable.”
Minister Rymer continued to explained that while, that approach may have been quicker and less costly upfront, it would have resulted in recurring issues; possibly within months, causing continued inconvenience and higher long-term costs.
"When works commenced on the Sea Cows Bay Road, the initial plan was to mill and resurface the existing roadway.”
He said however, once they observed the extent of the sub-base failure, they made the responsible decision to fully re-engineer the road.
“Our objective is to do this once and do it right. Upon completion, the road will be constructed with a proper foundation, adequate drainage, and pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks. I am therefore asking for your patience and understanding during this process. The temporary inconvenience will result in a safer, more resilient, and longer-lasting road for the community for years to come,” the Works Minister stressed.
According to the press release, the work is intended to improve roadway safety and longevity, upgrade underground utilities and reduce future maintenance disruptions.
“I understand the frustration that residents and the motoring public experience when roads are excavated and traffic is disrupted, and I want to assure you that this is not something we take lightly. The reality is that we could have simply overlaid new asphalt on the existing surface,” he said in a Government press release.
The minister said, “It would have appeared smooth in the short term, but after the next heavy rainfall, the same potholes would likely reappear because the underlying sub-base had already failed. Without a solid foundation and proper drainage, any surface repair would have been temporary and unsustainable.”
Minister Rymer continued to explained that while, that approach may have been quicker and less costly upfront, it would have resulted in recurring issues; possibly within months, causing continued inconvenience and higher long-term costs.
"When works commenced on the Sea Cows Bay Road, the initial plan was to mill and resurface the existing roadway.”
He said however, once they observed the extent of the sub-base failure, they made the responsible decision to fully re-engineer the road.
“Our objective is to do this once and do it right. Upon completion, the road will be constructed with a proper foundation, adequate drainage, and pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks. I am therefore asking for your patience and understanding during this process. The temporary inconvenience will result in a safer, more resilient, and longer-lasting road for the community for years to come,” the Works Minister stressed.
According to the press release, the work is intended to improve roadway safety and longevity, upgrade underground utilities and reduce future maintenance disruptions.
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