The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that effective Tuesday, February 14, 2023, a traffic detour will be in effect along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine.

The detour, the agency said, will be in effect in the vicinity of the Myton Gully Bridge in order to facilitate the demolishing of the old structure.

The project is being managed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), with the National Works Agency (NWA) supervising the works.

Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said the detour of the road will facilitate the construction of a larger bridge at the location. He said that the works will also include improvements to the drain, both upstream and downstream of the bridge. Gabion protective works will form part of the activities.

“The old Myton Gully Bridge is being demolished as part of a World Bank funded programme. Under the programme, drainage improvement works are to be done to mitigate flooding in several St Catherine communities, including Big Pond. This aspect of the works is being done through a contract valued at $248 – million and is to be completed in 12 months,” a statement on Sunday read.

Motorists and pedestrians are being advised to exercise caution while traversing the area and to obey the instructions of the flag persons and the posted warning signs.