The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two is calling on the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) to upgrade the Essequibo Coast Public Road which it says is continuing to suffer rapid deterioration.
Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt, in a press statement explained that several areas along the coast, particularly between Somerset and Charity are rapidly deteriorating and as such, he is calling on the Ministry to address the issue.
Ramdatt said that road users are at present dealing with huge potholes, the sinking of approaches of bridges, excessive vegetation along the road shoulders and malfunctioning street lights.