– $38M spent on two bridges and culvert in the area

CONSTRUCTION of a culvert in ‘B’ Field Sophia, which will trigger mass transportation movement between Sophia and Guyhoc Park, will be completed by May month end.

Design Engineer Kelvin Clarke, of the Ministry of Public Works, said the final structure to be completed in the connection between Sophia and Guyhoc Park is a HDPE double-barrel culvert.

“It will be a relief for individuals living in Sophia, because then they will have an alternative route which can connect them to Mandela Avenue. At the moment, Dennis Street is the only option for persons with vehicles,” Clarke said.

He disclosed that two other bridges have been constructed in the Sophia community; one is a reinforced concrete structure on steel beams spanning the Sussex Street Canal, and the other is a 40-foot timber structure over the Lama Canal.

The developmental projects, which cost $38M, were executed by Courtney Benn Construction Services Limited (CBCSL).