-engage contractors on ongoing road expansion works

COMMISSIONER of Police Clifton Hicken, along with Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh, conducted an on-the-ground assessment along the East Bank Demerara corridor, where ongoing road expansion works have been contributing to heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.

During the visit, the Commissioner and team engaged with contractors working on the project and discussed measures aimed at improving the traffic flow while construction continues. The discussions focused on coordination between road works and traffic management to reduce delays for motorists who traverse the busy corridor daily.

Ranks attached to the Traffic Department were also briefed on the need for continued traffic regulation and monitoring along the corridor to ensure safety and maintain order during the construction period.

While in the area, the Commissioner of Police also made an impromptu visit to the Madewini Police Outpost, where he met with ranks on duty to discuss strategies for effectively managing the heavy traffic along the East Bank Demerara corridor.

During the interaction, he emphasised the importance of proactive traffic regulation, visibility, and coordinated efforts to ease congestion and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles during the ongoing road expansion works.

Also present were Assistant Superintendent Alder, Inspector-in-charge of Madewini Police Outpost, along with other ranks.