THE ‘B’ Field, Sophia Access Road which has been in a deplorable state for some time, will be reconstructed and widened, following the award of a $1.5 billion contract.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, on Thursday engaged residents about the project.

In a Facebook post, Minister Indar said that residents were informed that the project will include: the full reconstruction of the existing roadway with an asphaltic concrete finish; widening and resurfacing road sections for better traffic flow; construction of a PVC sheet pile retaining wall alongside the drainage canal; upgrading bridges and culverts for improved structural capacity and resilience; relocation of utilities, and installation of road-safety features.

Further, he emphasised that the PPP/C government will continue to have consultations with residents to minimise inconvenience throughout the project.

According to the post, the road’s reconstruction will significantly improve traffic flow for commuters who traverse between South and East Georgetown.

Contractor Eron Lall Civil Engineering Works has one year to complete the project.