MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, met with residents on Sunday morning along Ogle Airport Road, where a new roundabout is planned to connect the Ogle-Eccles Four Lane Highway and the Railway Embankment Expansion Project.
During his visit, Minister Edghill personally spoke with residents whose properties will be affected by the construction, ensuring that they were informed and involved in the planning process.
The minister’s visit included a walkabout through neighboring villages with representatives from the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to discuss the upcoming developments. In a move aimed at facilitating the construction work, it has been announced that Ogle Airport Road, from the Rupert Craig Highway to the Railway Embankment, will be temporarily closed to traffic.

To address the impact of this closure, Minister Edghill, accompanied by the NDC team, contractors, consultants, and technical staff from the Ministry of Public Works, reviewed several community streets that will serve as alternative routes during the construction period. These streets, including Ogle Old Road, Industry Road, and Victoria Road in Plaisance, will undergo upgrades to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. The upgrades will involve clearing road shoulders and removing encumbrances from the parapets.

Additionally, the bridge under construction near the Ogle Airport Bar is expected to be completed within a week. In the meantime, the Minister has directed that the bypass be upgraded to accommodate light vehicle traffic, with this work set to be completed by tomorrow.
To manage heavy-laden truck traffic, vehicles heading east will be required to use the Railway Embankment at UG Road, while those traveling west will use the entry and exit points at Vryslust Main Road. Police and traffic marshals from the contractor will be stationed at detours to provide directions and ensure orderly traffic flow.

The Ministry of Public Works is urging the public to cooperate during this period of construction, which is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the safety and efficiency of the nation’s roadways.