A month after concerns were raised about the state of the $28 million Kumaka-San Jose Bridge in Region One, residents have once again voiced their displeasure over the quality of the ongoing works.
Speaking to Stabroek News recently, APNU MP Richard Allen claimed that since Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud promised to have initial concerns addressed, including the reuse of decking boards, nothing has been done.
Attempts to contact Persaud have been unsuccessful.
Late last month, after the residents voiced their displeasure about the construction of the bridge, the minister announced that an engineer from the city would be dispatched into the area to evaluate the works.
Allen said that the site was visited by himself, the Regional Executive Officer (REO), the contractor,