The Government of Jamaica is investing $16 billion through the special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme, to improve road infrastructure in the Kingston Metropolitan Area including Portmore.

Making his presentation to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 3, Minister Morgan said the programme will benefit approximately 1.2 million Jamaicans.

“It will include roads, drainage, water, sewage, traffic management, as well as ensuring future broad-band connectivity, which are significant deliverables in the programme.  This ‘ready’ pillar of our framework ensures that infrastructure projects are being built on a strong foundation”, he noted.

Minister Morgan said the Grange Lane Upgrade, which is valued at $925 million is now 98 percent complete, with the Braeton and Hellshire Main Road Dualisation Project set to commence this month.

Other CAPEX projects, he added, are in the implementation phase including East Kings House Road, Lady Musgrave, the widening of the Sandy Gully Bridge, a new entrance to Portmore and the expanded Arthur Wint Drive.

Minister Morgan further noted that the Arthur Wint project, which was originally a smaller scale dualisation project, has now been expanded from Arthur Wint Drive and Tom Redcam Avenue, to Camp Road.

“The Camp Road section has been added, as it makes strategic sense to do so at this time.   The institutional coordination within our ready framework has led to this expansion, incorporating sewage and additional water line infrastructure, and ensures more significant benefits for residents, businesses and developers”, he stated.

Minister Morgan added that the remaining CAPEX projects, which will commence in the third quarter of this financial year are being carefully scheduled to minimise disruptions.

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