NWA to carry out more roadwork in Corporate Area
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency Stephen Shaw said in a release today that the agency has identified another 40 corridors and intersections in Kingston and St Andrew for work under its special work programme, which was implemented two weeks ago.
A news release from the NWA said contractors have done “extensive work” on some major corridors under the programme, including Marescaux Road; Heroes Circle; Caledonia Avenue, as well as the intersection of Oxford Road and Old Hope Road. The Oxford Road/Knutsford Boulevard intersection was also repaired, as well as sections of Mona Road, Hope Road and Old Hope Road.
Work was also completed along both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway and Michael Manley Boulevard. More than 30 corridors and intersections were completed under the first phase of the programme.
Shaw says that among the areas to be targeted through the continuation of the programme are Marcus Gravey Drive, Lyndhurst Road, Washington Boulevard, Ripon Road, Hagley Park Road, Deanery Road, August Town Road, Molynes Road, Spanish Town Road, and Meadowbrook Avenue.
He also said that the intersections at Waltham Park Road/Hagley Park Road, inclusive of Gratings; Half-Way-Tree Road and Chelsea Avenue; Constant Spring Road/West Road; Molynes Road, and Waltham Park Road will also be repaired under the programme.
The repairs are expected to be finished within the next six weeks.