THE Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Works is forging ahead with its ambitious infrastructural drive, with the long-awaited Ogle to Eccles (Haags Bosch) road link poised to significantly boost transportation efficiency and unlock new lands for housing and agriculture.

Originally conceptualized in 2014 under a previous People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration, the transformative project officially broke ground in 2023 and has remained a top priority since the party’s return to office nearly five years ago.

Though initially slated for completion in May, 2025, works on the US$106.4 million four-lane highway are still underway. The project, which is being executed by India-based construction firm Ashoka Buildcon Limited, includes major drainage infrastructure and the construction of a roundabout near the Eugene F. Correia International Airport.

Upon completion, the 7.8-kilometre roadway will directly link the East Coast of Demerara with the East Bank of Demerara, significantly reducing travel time between the Eugene F. Correia International Airport and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. It is expected to serve as a key connector, bypassing central Georgetown and alleviating the heavy traffic congestion that has long plagued the capital.
At a recent engagement, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, emphasised the necessity of the new corridor.

“The Ogle-Eccles Road saves everybody from going all the way to central Georgetown and passing through the congestion,” the minister stated. “You can move from Ogle to Eccles in nine to 10 minutes. The road is not finished, and already people are using it—contractors are finding it hard to continue because of public access sparked by social media.”

The overwhelming public response, he noted, is not only a testament to the demand for the road, but also presents logistical challenges for construction crews still finalising the works.
Minister Edghill also highlighted that the PPP/C government has already completed over 5,600 community roads since returning to office—part of its broader promise to Guyanese of an “infrastructural boom” to build for the future.

This vision includes expanded investments in road and air transport, utilities such as water, electricity, and ICT, as well as improvements to sea and river defence, drainage, waste management, hospitals, and schools—all aimed at supporting the country’s rapidly growing economy.

“These developments are not just roads—they are indicators that Guyana is moving forward under the PPP/C’s stewardship,” Minister Edghill declared.
The Ogle to Eccles highway stands as a cornerstone of that progress, ushering in a new era of connectivity and convenience for Guyanese citizens and businesses alike.