Gov’t, CHEC to sign contract for Mandela Highway expansion
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The government will on Thursday sign a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for work to commence on the Mandela Highway Rehabilitation and Widening Project.
Earlier this month, State Minister with responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Everald Warmington announced the government’s intentions to commence the expansion this year with a US$64–million budget.
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Mandela Highway is the main artery linking Kingston to the north, west and south sections of Jamaica.
The section between the Six Miles Interchange and the Highway 2000 on/off ramps has been operating above capacity and has been a source of delays and congestion.
It will be rehabilitated as part of the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP).
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expected to join Warmington at tomorrow’s contract signing.
