Ground has been broken for the Withorn to Darliston road rehabilitation project in Westmoreland. The National Works Agency (NWA) will spearhead the work for $294 million.
The scope of work will include bushing of embankments, cleaning of existing drains, construction of new drains, installation of riprap, erection of retaining walls, removal of soft spots, and laying a new base course and paving. Construction is expected to be completed over an eight-month period and will be done by Morris Hill Limited.
Speaking at the groundbreaking on July 6, Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Everald Warmington, outlined that the project will be executed in two phases, as work will first be done on the Withorn to Highgate section of the roadway, followed by Highgate to Darliston.
Mr. Warmington said the Government is cognizant of the challenges experienced due to poor road conditions and, as such, has formulated “an inclusive and ambitious” plan to address these issues.
“The transformation and infrastructural development we intend to embark on as an administration is not just about repairing worn or damaged road surfaces; it is about reshaping the future of an entire nation. Therefore, the importance of this project cannot be overstated, as it will be an integral part of a larger transformation that will have far-reaching effects on our economy,” he emphasized.
Rehabilitation of the 12-kilometre stretch of roadway will directly benefit Central and Eastern Westmoreland residents.
