The government is planning to upgrade the two-lane road from the Linden/Soesdyke Junction to the Timehri Police Station into a four-lane carriageway.
This was announced by the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, in an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday.
“Friday, we were examining the possibility of expanding from Soesdyke junction to Timehri Police Station into four lanes,” highlighting the potential benefits of enhancing road capacity along this vital route, the minister said.
The proposed project aims to complement the ongoing US$75.8 million Good Success to Timehri, East Bank Demerara Road project, which is already underway.
This project marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind employing a design-build contract model, DPI reported.
During a recent site inspection, Edghill emphasised the strategic planning required for the expansion, including the relocation of utilities to accommodate the widening of the carriageway.
The project will be executed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) under the supervision of Sheladia Associates Incorporated.
Spanning a distance of 23 kilometers, the project encompasses the rehabilitation of roads, bridges, and culverts, bolstered by the implementation of modern safety features. These include designated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, concrete drains, LED street lights, thermoplastic road markings, and comprehensive traffic signage, DPI said.
