– says Ministry of Natural Resources

THE Ministry of Natural Resources said the inclement weather and the misuse of the roadway from the Mabura Police Station to the Kurupukari Crossing have contributed to delays and added expenses for road users.

The ministry offered the response, following an article published in Guyana Times on February 3rd, 2019, headlined ‘Deteriorating section of Linden-Lethem Road frustrates drivers’.

“We would like to take this time to inform those road users along with members of the general public, that the ministry in conjunction with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure will conduct a road-maintenance project beginning in this month of February. It is important to note that this area (Linden-Lethem), is one of many where rehabilitative road works were being carried out by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to improve the comfort, safety, and the travelling experience of those working and living in the area,” the ministry said.

However, it noted that unkind weather conditions have posed a great challenge that has impacted this work, resulting in an overall delay of delivery of service.
“It should also be noted that the misuse of the road network also remains an issue that hinders development. All are advised to be conscious of the harms of the misuse of the roads, since they contribute to shortening the lifespan of the roadways,” the ministry noted in its response.

The ministry said it is committed to the current hinterland road-rehabilitation efforts, since they all aid in the development of the natural resources sector and the overall achievement of our targets for 2019.

“We thank all road users for their patience, and humbly ask their assistance in monitoring the road works and keeping the corridor safe and usable,” the statement concluded.