MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, and Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, conducted an early morning site visit, on Wednesday, along the Railway Embankment at Plaisance to examine the root causes of mounting traffic congestion in the area.
The inspection, which stretched from the Plaisance Line-Top to the Ogle Roundabout, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the project contractor China Railway First Group Limited, consulting firm Beston, and senior officers of the Guyana Police Force, led by Assistant Superintendent of Division 4 ‘C’ Traffic, Stephen Gobin.
During the visit, Minister Edghill stressed the need for an urgent review of both the construction methodology and the traffic management systems currently in place, noting that commuters continue to face significant delays along the heavily trafficked corridor, which is also a major construction zone.
“We must balance progress on this project with the safety and convenience of our roadusers,” Minister Edghill said, urging all stakeholders to develop and implement practical adjustments without delay.
Contractors and consultants were instructed to present revised, immediate plans to alleviate the congestion, with implementation expected to begin as early as Thursday.
The Government emphasised its commitment to ensuring that ongoing infrastructural works proceed efficiently while minimising disruptions to the travelling public.