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Smoother journeys across Tortola are showing the benefits of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government’s road programme, with Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley saying the upgrades are being built to last.
Speaking recently, Wheatley pointed to improvements along the route from Beef Island to Road Town, Little Dix Hill, Joe’s Hill and the road down to Cane Garden Bay.
“It’s a smooth drive that you have into town when you’re going over the hill,” he said.
He also highlighted ongoing works in West End, saying motorists travelling west could expect similar improvements despite the disruption during construction.
“It was painful for a little while, but persons are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Wheatley said.
He attributed the progress to having a programme in place, securing funding and executing the work, while asking residents to be patient as construction continues.
Wheatley argued that poor road conditions inherited by his administration stemmed partly from the practice of laying asphalt ahead of elections without adequately preparing the roads.
He said the current works include proper drainage and a suitable sub-base to improve durability.
“We’re doing the work properly. And when you do the work properly, it’s going to take a longer time, but it’s going to last longer,” he said.
Speaking recently, Wheatley pointed to improvements along the route from Beef Island to Road Town, Little Dix Hill, Joe’s Hill and the road down to Cane Garden Bay.
“It’s a smooth drive that you have into town when you’re going over the hill,” he said.
He also highlighted ongoing works in West End, saying motorists travelling west could expect similar improvements despite the disruption during construction.
“It was painful for a little while, but persons are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Wheatley said.
He attributed the progress to having a programme in place, securing funding and executing the work, while asking residents to be patient as construction continues.
Wheatley argued that poor road conditions inherited by his administration stemmed partly from the practice of laying asphalt ahead of elections without adequately preparing the roads.
He said the current works include proper drainage and a suitable sub-base to improve durability.
“We’re doing the work properly. And when you do the work properly, it’s going to take a longer time, but it’s going to last longer,” he said.
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