CONTRACTORS and utility companies have briefed Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on the progress of the relocation process for the continuation of works for the western lane of the Grove/ Diamond Road Widening Project, on the East Bank Demerara.

He visited the location for an update recently, following a meeting held by President Dr. Irfaan Ali.

The minister reported that, on the two lanes that have been opened, the traffic is flowing with no bumper-to-bumper traffic.

“We have successfully been able to put a system in place to open the eastern carriageway. Now we got to work with the utilities to ensure that all the inconveniences are removed so we can work on the western carriageway,” Minister Edghill stated.

He noted that the utility companies, One Communications, Digicel, E-Networks, Guyana Water Inc., and the Guyana Power and Light Inc., are all partners in getting this done.

Additionally, he emphasised that there is a significant amount of work to be done, pointing out that the focus is on what needs to be done urgently.

With promises of faster commute to and from Georgetown, the airport and other communities on the East Bank corridor, the minister confidently said that the people of Guyana will be extremely happy when the road works are completed.