MINISTER within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, on Sunday visited Independence Boulevard to view ongoing works for the enhancement project and he used the opportunity to address several issues with residents of the area.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Minister Indar indicated that he engaged the residents of Albouystown and addressed issues ranging from improper use of the newly constructed walkway by truck drivers to occupation of the parapet.

Indar called on drivers to desist from using the walkway as a roadway and even encouraged small-business owners who occupy the parapet to utilise the tarmac that was prepared for them to ply their trades.

Meanwhile, the Public Works Minister inspected the works done in the area and received updates from technical staff including those from Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) and Guyana Power and Light (GPL).

It was then revealed that in the coming days, the relocation of utility lines surrounding the project will be done by GWI and GPL to facilitate the continued construction of the walkway and roadway as part of the project.

The enhancement project was announced last August by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and stands as part of a $1.4 billion project that includes the transformation of Cemetery Road into a four-lane roadway.

At that time, Minister Edghill stated that the aim of the project was to align the community with modernisation of the capital city and the country.

As part of this project, the erection of a double-lane carriageway on the northern side and a single lane on the southern side with a recreational promenade for residents and children is expected to be done.