THE newly constructed four-lane road stretching from Conversation Tree to Dennis Street in Georgetown is set to provide Guyanese citizens and visitors with a critical new access point into the city.

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, highlighted this development as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to alleviate traffic congestion and expand key roadways to benefit communities across the region.

Minister Edghill, in an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, emphasised the importance of expanding infrastructure to facilitate smoother travel. “The new four-lane road from Conversation Tree to Dennis Street is a major improvement for people trying to get into the city,” he stated. “Prior to this, alternatives were limited to Sherriff Street, Vlissingen Road, and Camp Street. Now, people can avoid traffic bottlenecks and make use of this new route to reach destinations like the airport or Region Three more efficiently.”

The new route will also feature a fully lit concrete walkway and benches for residents to use for evening strolls and exercise, providing a boost to community well-being and connectivity. “The road offers a significant improvement in accessibility for residents,” Edghill noted, pointing to benefits for both local property access and general quality of life.

Minister Edghill acknowledged challenges in project execution but praised the work ethic of many local contractors who have stepped up to ensure timely delivery. The Conversation Tree project had initially been managed by a Trinidadian contractor, Kallco Guyana Inc., which faced multiple delays and was subsequently demobilised due to unfulfilled obligations. In its place, the government enlisted local contractor S. Jagmohan and Sons to complete the remaining eastern section of the project. S. Jagmohan & Sons, he said, demonstrated “dependability and efficiency,” completing their assigned work on schedule.

Despite a slight delay caused by utility pole removals, Minister Edghill confirmed that the road’s final paving would be completed by the end of this week, and all work on the project is expected to be finished before Christmas.
Looking ahead, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to Guyana’s infrastructure and commended contractors who have risen to meet national needs, stating, “While some contractors underperform, there are those who go above and beyond, and we recognise and applaud their dedication to our country’s development.”

With the addition of this new route, Georgetown residents and visitors alike can look forward to more convenient travel options, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ongoing infrastructure improvement across Guyana.