RESIDENTS of Lima Sands, Region Two, are welcoming long-awaited relief as the PPP/C Government rolls out Phase Five of its transformative road upgrade project, backed by a substantial $438.7 million investment.

The project will see the construction of 2.4 kilometres of asphaltic concrete road, replacing the once treacherous, pothole-riddled stretch that for years made travel difficult and unsafe for villagers. This latest phase continues from a previously completed 5-kilometre section, fulfilling yet another promise made under the administration of President Dr. Irfaan Ali.
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, visited the site on Wednesday, where he emphasised that the work underway is not just about building roads, but about transforming lives and communities.

“This project is about transforming lives,” Minister Indar told residents and contractors. “It’s about replacing frustration with progress — moving from potholes to proper paved roads.”
The new 20-foot-wide road will greatly improve connectivity for Lima Sands residents, linking the community more reliably to economic centres and social services. Beyond convenience, the road promises to boost economic prospects for the village, supporting easier transport of goods and safer travel for families and workers.

Minister Indar urged contractors to stick to timelines and to prioritise local employment so that community members benefit directly from the project’s economic activity.
For years, Lima Sands residents endured crumbling, cratered roads that made commuting a daily struggle. Now, with fresh asphalt replacing mud and potholes, villagers say they are finally seeing tangible progress under the PPP/C’s push for equitable development.

The upgrade is part of the government’s wider vision to modernise roads and bridges in rural and hinterland communities — ensuring that no community is left behind as Guyana’s infrastructure modernises alongside its growing economy.

Residents, many of whom have waited decades for reliable road conditions, have expressed gratitude for the continued investment. They credit the roadworks with bringing new hope and opportunities to their community.

As construction equipment hums along the route, Lima Sands stands as another sign that the government’s promise to deliver modern, all-weather roads is steadily taking shape — one kilometre at a time.