Construction on the $231 million Troy Bridge in Trelawny is on track for completion by December 2025, says Hon. Robert Morgan, Minister with portfolio responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development.

Minister Morgan, who toured the site today Wednesday, October 8, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project, noting that the bridge will bring much needed relief to residents affected by its collapse in 2021.

“I’m happy that Jamaica can see the work that we’ve done.  There is still some work left to be done to finish in December, but we’re very sure that when the work is finished, the people of this area will be very proud”, the Minister stated.

He added that road rehabilitation works on both sides of the bridge are set to begin in January 2026, further enhancing access for residents, students, and businesses.

“For the past 4 years this bridge has been out, and it has really had a devastating economic impact… Troy is a very important economic hub for both Manchester and Trelawny.   We have to rehabilitate the roads for the farmers, for the students, for the residents, for persons who are coming here to do business, because we want to reinvigorate Troy”, the Minister noted.

Minister Morgan said the project underscores the Government’s commitment to modernising Jamaica’s infrastructure. “This bridge is from the 1800s… and it just gives you an example of the tremendous task we have on our hands in rehabilitating or rebuilding the infrastructure. But the government is committed to doing it”.

The Troy Bridge collapsed in August 2021 during the passage of Tropical Storm Grace.  It serves the residents of Trelawny, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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