Road users and businesses in Sea Cows Bay are expected to get relief from dust and rough road conditions next week as asphalt paving begins on a key section of the ongoing road improvement project.
According to the Government Information Service (GIS), paving works will commence on Friday, July 10, near the Anglican Church before progressing westward.
Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye M. Rymer acknowledged the disruption caused by the project and said the first phase of paving is intended to improve travel conditions while construction continues.
“We understand the considerable inconvenience that residents, businesses and motorists have experienced throughout this phase of the project, particularly due to dust and traffic disruptions,” Hon. Rymer said.
He added that laying the first asphalt layer will stabilise the roadway and significantly reduce the dust affecting the area.
The road will be paved in two stages. An initial three-inch asphalt base will improve road stability and allow contractors to continue installing sidewalks, curbs and drainage infrastructure. A final two-inch surface layer will be applied once those works are completed.
“Our objective is not simply to provide a temporary solution, but to deliver a modern, resilient road network that will benefit residents for decades to come,” Hon. Rymer said.
GIS noted that while the first layer of asphalt will bring significant relief, motorists should expect some areas to remain below the final road height or width as construction continues.
The Ministry said the phased approach is necessary to complete critical drainage and other supporting infrastructure before the road receives its finished surface.
According to the Government Information Service (GIS), paving works will commence on Friday, July 10, near the Anglican Church before progressing westward.
Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye M. Rymer acknowledged the disruption caused by the project and said the first phase of paving is intended to improve travel conditions while construction continues.
“We understand the considerable inconvenience that residents, businesses and motorists have experienced throughout this phase of the project, particularly due to dust and traffic disruptions,” Hon. Rymer said.
He added that laying the first asphalt layer will stabilise the roadway and significantly reduce the dust affecting the area.
The road will be paved in two stages. An initial three-inch asphalt base will improve road stability and allow contractors to continue installing sidewalks, curbs and drainage infrastructure. A final two-inch surface layer will be applied once those works are completed.
“Our objective is not simply to provide a temporary solution, but to deliver a modern, resilient road network that will benefit residents for decades to come,” Hon. Rymer said.
GIS noted that while the first layer of asphalt will bring significant relief, motorists should expect some areas to remain below the final road height or width as construction continues.
The Ministry said the phased approach is necessary to complete critical drainage and other supporting infrastructure before the road receives its finished surface.
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