PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar and Minister of Public Works, Mr. Robeson Benn were assured yesterday that the Burma to Esau road in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) will be completed in another two months.

According to the Ministry of Public Works, the road, which is at the moment 70 percent completed, is costing them G$70.1M to upgrade.

Works to critical sections of the main access road, the Ministry says, include the compacting of a 2,600-foot section with an asphaltic concrete finish. It also noted that other parts of the road that have potholes will be fixed.

The project, which began on October 22, 2014, is being carried out by Shereaz Bacchus General Contractors.

Upon completion, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) will be responsible for the road’s maintenance.