Commuters can now look forward to improved travel and reduced congestion, as President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday officially opened the new $10.1 billion Great Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam highways.

At the commissioning ceremony, President Ali emphasised that the new road is more than just concrete and asphalt; it’s a symbol of the government’s strategic vision and commitment to improving the lives of all Guyanese.

“That is the difference a government makes when it governs with foresight, and we are not stopping here at Buzz Bee Dam, this road will not end at Great Diamond, we are extending it to Soesdyke,” President Ali explained.

The highway, which forms part of a broader national infrastructure plan, is designed to ease traffic congestion, boost economic activity and open up previously inaccessible areas to development.

According to the President, road infrastructure is foundational to Guyana’s transformation into a modern, connected and prosperous nation.

“Unless we create a road transport system that removes burdens from citizens, we will never unlock the full potential of this country,” he warned.

President Ali underscored the broader implications of infrastructure development, saying roads are essential to every sector of the economy.

“Roads are not just for cars. They are arteries of development. They are veins that carry commerce, industry, agriculture and tourism.

“Without good roads, we cannot get produce from farm to market in time. Without good roads, workers cannot reach factories and offices on schedule. Without good roads, families cannot connect with each other easily without good roads. Without good roads we are stuck in the past,” he pointed out.