Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Clifford Warmington, broke ground on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, for the rehabilitation of the road from Browns Town to Runaway Bay in North West St. Ann.

This is the first time that comprehensive rehabilitation is being undertaken on the roadway.

According to Minister Warmington, the Government decided to address more than just the surface of the roadway.

“This J$204 million road rehabilitation project, reinforces our commitment to sustainable development and our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of our citizens.  We understand the frustration caused by dilapidated roads and the traffic congestion, but also the hindrance they pose to economic development.  Therefore, we have formulated an inclusive and ambitious plan to address these challenges”, the Minister stated.

The overall scope of work on the project will include the cleaning of existing drains, the construction of new drains, the installation of stormwater culverts, the construction of retaining walls, as well as the reshaping and asphalting of the road surface.

Meanwhile, Minister Warmington says focus would be placed on identifying community roads, that need attention. As such, he encouraged the Members of Parliament to conduct consultations with the communities in their constituency, to identify the roads in need of repair.

“I intend for the next couple of months and years, to go from constituency to constituency not only to announce but to break ground and cut ribbons” the Minister stated.

Minister Warmington added that the groundbreaking ceremony signifies more than just the physical act of construction.

“As we break ground today, let us remember that this ceremony signifies more than just the physical act of construction.  It symbolizes a collective determination to build a better future,  where roads are the pathways to progress, connecting people, bridging gaps, and propelling Jamaica towards a new horizon”.

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