There has been a buildup in traffic along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) due to the temporary closure of a bridge at Success Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara.
To remedy the situation, the Guyana Police Force is moving to implement a third lane from La Bonne Intention (LBI).
This temporary measure will be put in place from Tuesday, March 4. This additional lane will be operational from 07:00 hrs to 08:45 hrs daily.
“The intention is to hold a third lane in the morning from 7 from LBI.
“So we are kindly asking motorists to cooperate and whoever decide to use the third lane be vigilant because it’s not a regular thing on the East Coast,” Traffic Officer of Region 4C, Assistant Superintendent Wendell Harry disclosed during an update on Radio Eve Leary radio programme.
The intention, Harry said, is to get the traffic cleared from the East Coast highway at the “earliest possible time.”
To assist with this, motorists were urged to utilise the diversions established.
Alternative routes for westbound traffic include Better Hope Mandir Street, ‘Mintie Liquor Restaurant and Bar’ street and Chimney Road.
“The diversions are there with clear markings and signs guiding you where to go and to proceed. Flagmen are there to support the work of the contactor and to aid in ensuring smooth progression,” Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh said.
The emergency construction works on the Success Bridge commenced on February 27 and are expected to be completed by April 28, 2025.
Until then, motorists are being urged to plan their journey accordingly.
“They are required to ensure whatever they do it factors into their journey. That there will be some form of delay and/or congestion because of the thousands of vehicles that are in use and because of the construction diversions will be in place,” Singh said.
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