NWA closes road in Clarendon for culvert replacement
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has closed the main road from Lancet Hall to Mitchell Town in Clarendon with immediate effect to carry out emergency repairs to a pipe culvert that has failed.
The NWA said that the closure is in the vicinity of DaCosta.
Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said the project is to commence immediately and is expected to last for a period of six weeks.
A new culvert is to be installed along with some protective works.
Motorists travelling from Rocky Point to Mitchell Town are being advised to use the detour route through Lionel Town, through Dawkins Pen and Salt River. The reverse obtains for motorists wishing to travel to Rocky Point, Alley, Race Course and surrounding communities.
