Emergency bridge repairs being done at Felicity, Railway Embankment

The damaged bridge (Ministry of Public Works photo)

The Ministry of Works says it is currently conducting emergency work on the bridge at Felicity on the Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara.

 

As a consequence, both west and eastbound traffic will be diverted north onto Vryheid’s Lust Access Road and Chateau Margot School Road, respectively, to facilitate the work being done. This is the second bridge in recent days requiring emergency repairs as a result of heavy-duty traffic.

 

BELOW IS AN ADVISORY FROM THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS:

 

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that emergency repairs are scheduled to begin on the Bridge at Felicity, Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara. This work will result in disruption to the normal flow of traffic and the Ministry hereby advise all motorists, drivers & pedestrians that there will be a temporary closure to facilitate this emergency repair to the superstructure of the bridge.

 

• Location of Closure:  Bridge at Felicity Railway Embankment, E.C.D

 

• Description: Temporary closure of bridge to all traffic.

 

• Date and Time: From 14:00 hrs, Wednesday 21st  August to 14:00 hrs Saturday, 24th August,2024.

 

The Ministry of Public Works regrets any inconvenience this works may cause and will be working diligently to ensure this important thoroughfare returns to normal functioning in the shortest time possible.

 

The Guyana Police Force will be directing commuters to alternate routes to ensure smooth flow of traffic during this period.

 

Should you require any further information or assistance, please contacts below:

Ministry of Public Works: +592-223-1864

                                              +592-225-6510