WITH Phase Three of the Essequibo Coast Main Access Road rehabilitation now underway, residents of Region Two are expressing deep gratitude for the PPP/C Government’s continued investment in regional infrastructure.

The long-awaited improvements, stretching from Supenaam to Adventure, Onderneeming to Affiance, Columbia to The Jib, and Ex-Mouth to Charity, have brought renewed hope and daily convenience to thousands of commuters and residents.

Narinedatt Mahadeo, rice farmer from Affiance commended the Government for executing the project in his community, citing that the road improvements are needed.

“We are very happy for this project, and we want to thank the government especially President Irfaan Ali for this speedy intervention,” Mahadeo said.

Others, like shopkeeper Indira Basdeo of Bush Lot, highlighted how the smoother roadway has improved business. “Delivery trucks can now reach us on time,” she said adding that the rehabilitated road will assist drivers and road users to conduct their business with more ease.

Phase One, which focused on Somerset, Berks, New Road, and Charity, and Phase Two, recently completed on June 14, covered major villages such as Bush Lot, Cotton Field, Better Hope, Perseverance, Aurora, Spring Garden, and Supenaam. These upgrades done by the Ministry of Public Works have already transformed the road into a safer and more reliable route for all.

“I usually use this road daily to take my kids to school and also, I drive to work. At least I don’t have to worry about potholes or depression in the road; it’s a smooth ride,” Yogeeta Persaud from Spring Garden said.

Meanwhile, Regional Vice-Chairman Humace Oodit at the recent Regional Democratic Council statutory meeting told councillors that the RDC has welcomed the road enhancement project, emphasising that it supports the broader vision of equitable development across all communities.

He said it is being done based on the requests of residents. Further, he pointed out that representation was made to ensure that they enjoy safer roads.

Oodit added that the RDC will continue to represent the best interest of residents in the region which will aid long term development.

He said that since the People’s Progressive Party took office several roads were upgraded in the region with priority focus on safety.