THE Government of Guyana has launched an ambitious new phase of its Community Road Upgrade Programme (CRUP), targetting 110 community roads across six regions.
The aim of this G$1.98 billion initiative is to enhance over 15.5 kilometers of roads with asphaltic concrete and reinforced concrete surfaces.

Building on the success of the 2022 CRUP project, which saw approximately 1,100 community roads being upgraded at a cost of G$22.7 billion, this new phase focuses on Regions Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica), Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), and Ten (Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice).

The project is set to benefit key communities, among them Amelia’s Ward, Covent Garden, Experiment, Farm, Herstelling, and Little Diamond.

The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is spearheading the project, with support from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and the Ministry of Public Works.

The CH&PA’s Projects Department, known for its competent engineering staff, will manage the road upgrade works.
In a bold move, the government has set an ambitious six-week target for the completion of all road upgrades. This aggressive timeline underscores the administration’s commitment to rapid infrastructure development, and improved quality of life for residents in these regions.

The 2024 CRUP is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and transportation in the beneficiary communities, potentially boosting economic activities, and improving access to essential services.

As the project unfolds, residents eagerly anticipate the positive changes these upgraded roads will bring to their daily lives.
With this latest investment, the Government of Guyana continues to demonstrate its focus on infrastructure development as a key driver of national progress and community well-being.