THE bridge at the corners of Sussex and Barr Streets, Albouystown is in need of immediate attention by authorities.For several weeks now, the bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic, and as a result, motorists have been using the bridge in the street west of this one, namely Albouys Street.

At the most recent statutory meeting of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), Councillor Heston Bostwick, a representative of the Albouystown Community, raised the issue of the Albouys Street having to now face the pressure. Although the bridge at Hunter and Sussex streets is also sinking, Bostwick asked that priority treatment be given to the Barr Street Bridge, while the others can be looked at later.

Barr Street serves as a key alternative to the La Penitence Public Road for vehicles coming from the East Bank Demerara and heading to Central Georgetown. The absence of this bridge contributes to a severe buildup of traffic in contiguous areas, and many of the streets in Albouystown are very narrow for two-way traffic.

Albouystown has long been regarded as a “high crime” area, causing motorists to be hesitant about using the streets surrounding Barr Street.