The final section of the Aubrey Barker Road project is in the last stage of completion, with works expected to be finalised by the end of January.
This section of the roadway, known as Lot 26, is a critical piece of infrastructure that will link Aubrey Barker Road to Ogle, significantly improving connectivity and accessibility for residents and commuters in the area.
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, conducted a site inspection on Saturday to gain a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress.
He noted that this section faced several challenges, including the removal of structures, relocation of residents, and water-related issues.
Nineteen people were relocated, and most are still in the settlement process.
While some occupants remain along the stretch, they have been pushed back to allow the project to proceed without hindrance.
The minister said that a major Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) transmission line was directly in the way of the road.
The pipeline, which was previously positioned in the middle of the carriageway, has since been relocated to the shoulders at a depth beyond the road’s structural integrity.
However, a chamber at the corner of the road is yet to be constructed. Once completed, this will fully resolve the GWI issue.
“Based on the timelines, there is about two weeks of work remaining, but taking into account the current season, we are aiming to have everything completed by the end of this month,” he said.
The minister was pleased with how well residents and road users, especially those impacted by the work, cooperated and understood the situation.
In addition, Minister Edghill signalled his intention to collaborate with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to rehabilitate the historic market in the area.
“We will work with the Ministry of Local Government to carry out improvements such as painting and fixing some of the internal walkways, which are in a very poor state,” he said.
He added that a tarmac will be constructed at the location currently being used as a stockpile area to accommodate vendors who were displaced during the construction works. (Department of Public Information)
