KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan, says the newly approved $39 million Seaview Drive rehabilitation is expected to alleviate intense traffic delays which can stretch up to two hours.

Noting that the delays disrupt daily commuting and commercial activity and place passengers travelling to the airport at risk of missing their flights, Morgan said reliable access through Lucea is essential to residents and to the tourism economy of western Jamaica.

The National Works Agency (NWA) has signed a contract to rehabilitate approximately 200 metres of Seaview Drive between the G V Service Station and D&G Hardware. The works will introduce an eight-inch-thick rigid concrete pavement in place of the asphalt concrete surface previously used.

Preparatory works are already under way, with main construction scheduled to begin on Monday, October 5, 2026.

The NWA team met on Friday with tourism interests, representatives of the Hanover Municipal Corporation, citizens and the police as preparations advance.

Morgan emphasised the importance of continued coordination and clear public information throughout construction.

The low-lying roadway is exposed to flooding during heavy rainfall and periods of high wave action.

The NWA selected rigid concrete pavement as a more durable option for these coastal conditions.

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Morgan said the project forms an important intervention for Lucea itself and for motorists travelling through the town towards Negril, Montego Bay and other communities along the western coastal corridor.

Construction is scheduled to take place over six months, with temporary traffic changes introduced as work progresses.

Morgan promised that some activities will be undertaken at night to minimise disruption.

The minister appealed for cooperation during the works and urged motorists to follow traffic instructions.

He urged travellers heading to the airport to allow additional journey time to account for construction-related delays.