THE Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MoPI) in the wake of a disturbing report, said that it will prosecute persons found damaging the roadways.

The ministry, in a release, said its national Task Force Commission has received a report last Saturday of a bulldozer that traversed the recently-rehabilitated West Coast Demerara Highway opposite the Parika Full Gospel Fellowship.

The release stated that residents urged the driver to refrain from driving on the road since it will cause much damage, but the driver noted that the damage was small and he will fix it, the release said.

In light of this situation, the ministry has asked all drivers of heavy-duty machinery to refrain from driving their bulldozers, rice harvesters and/or tractors directly on the road.

“This irresponsible behaviour leads to damage of valuable infrastructure and hinders much-needed infrastructural development within the community,” the ministry said.

It added: “The Ministry of Public Infrastructure will impede and/or prosecute persons found damaging the road.”

Residents are asked to report irresponsible drivers to the ministry’s public relations officer on 227-0799/614-3069 or the nearest police station.