Commuters travelling along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway will soon benefit from smoother and reduced travel time as construction on the critical road network nears completion.
The US$161 million landmark project overall construction works now stand at approximately 90 per cent complete, according to Construction Manager at Namalco, Vishal Maharaj.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said on Saturday, that Maharaj reported significant progress had been made across all major components of the project.
He explained that drainage infrastructure is also advancing steadily, with concrete drain construction around 70 per cent complete.
“We also have drainage works continuing. We have basket works to accompany the drainage and the different layers of paving taking place in conjunction. We are working simultaneously with each other,” he noted.
Maharaj noted that work is being carried out in sections to maximise efficiency while adapting to weather conditions.
“Based on the breaks in the weather, we are doing key works in various places to complete on time. We are trying to do our best with the continuation without compromising the quality of the works,” he said.
Despite periodic rainfall, the project remains ahead of schedule.
Electrical works have also commenced, marking another major milestone in the project.
Contractors have begun installing light pole pedestals and power boxes along the corridor.
Street lights are expected to be installed shortly. The contractor has already acquired 700 of the 1,300 street lights required. The remaining lights have been shipped and are expected to arrive in Guyana within a month and a half.
Meanwhile, the massive infrastructure project, once completed, will transform the Linden-Soesdyke Highway into a modern transport corridor capable of supporting increased traffic while improving safety and connectivity. It will also strengthen economic activity between the two regions.
The upgrade is being executed through a joint venture involving Trinidad-based Namalco Construction Services and local firm GuyAmerica Construction Inc.
The government has repeatedly urged contractors to complete the project ahead of its September 4 deadline.(DPI)