The resurfacing of critical sections of the Linden/Lethem road project, which has reduced the travel time from 13 plus hours to seven, will be completed in another seven days. The sections were compacted with lateritic material.
The multimillion dollar project, which commenced in September 2014, was executed in phases by Troy Resources; Omai Gold Mines (OGM); Demerara Timbers Limited (DTL); Mekdeci Machinery and Construction (MMC) and Vevakanand Dalip Enterprise (DALIP).
Two hundred and seventy-six miles of road was upgraded under the project.
Additionally, in an effort to improve visibility along the busy thoroughfare, extensive bush cutting was done especially in the vicinity of the Iwokrama Concession.
Below is a breakdown of the travel time:

The Ministry is advising drivers to reduce their speed on the roadway to curtail the risk of accidents.