KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is to invest $2 billion to enhance key entrance corridors leading into the capital city, Kingston, creating a more attractive and welcoming gateway.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the initiative will focus on major thoroughfares, including the airport road from the Norman Manley International Airport to Mountain View, from the roundabout to Port Royal, as well as Six Miles to Dunrobin Avenue and Six Miles to Portia Simpson Miller Square through to downtown via Spanish Town Road.

“The project will begin with pre-investment works, including design planning and community consultations. These upgrades will not only beautify Kingston’s entry points but also enhance infrastructure, improve connectivity and create a positive first impression for visitors and residents alike,” Holness said.

He was making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate at Gordon House on Thursday.

He said several bypass road projects including Port Maria, Santa Cruz, Lucea, Annotto Bay, and Hopewell/Sandy Bay continue in the planning and development phase. The Port Antonio Bypass is set to begin in the new fiscal year following the completion of a feasibility study.

The priority projects include: Spanish Town Road (Six Miles to Darling Street); Washington Boulevard (Six Miles to Molynes Road); Dunrobin Avenue Extension to East Kings House Road (overpass of Constant Spring Road); Red Hills Road (Dunrobin Ave to Perkins Boulevard); Molynes Road (Eastwood Park Rd to Washington Boulevard); Old Hope Road; and Braeton Parkway.

“These strategic initiatives are the result of years of planning and are now being executed to position Jamaica for sustained economic growth, improved public services, and greater resilience to future challenges,” the prime minister said.