Ninety per cent of works on the $500 million alternative road link between Eccles and Diamond has been completed to date and the Ministry of Housing and Water has declaring that the project is on schedule.
During a visit yesterday by this newspaper to the site, located between Herstelling and Diamond, ongoing construction works were observed. A significant portion of the road has already been paved. Some sections have also had lighting and road signs installed.
Public Relations Officer at the ministry Jenelle Carter yesterday told Stabroek News that the project remains on track and should be completed in a few weeks.