Latest update February 10th, 2025 2:25 PM
EBD four-lane road taking shape
– still behind schedule
The transformation of the East Bank Demerara main carriage way into the four-lane road is beginning to take shape. Though the overall project is behind schedule, works from Covent Garden to the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) are progressing.
The merging of the existing roadway at the Guyana Water Incorporated Well at Covent Garden and DDL is a major sign that the project may not be lagging way behind. This section, which is Lot Three of the road widening project, is being carried out by GEICO Construction Company in association with General Earth Movers.
East Bank Demerara four-lane road taking shape
Neighbouring Lot Three (from DDL to the Diamond Housing Scheme Entrance) has been stalled for months; and works at Lot One (from Providence to Covent Garden) have been moving slowly because of utilities, GEICO Construction Company was able to carry out works since there were no utilities in the cane fields.
According to Komal Singh of GEICO, his section of the project saw no hindrance from utilities and traffic. Key to the progress of the works was the presence of adequate drainage at the site. In addition, emphasis was placed on the pumping of sand for the works to move ahead. The contractor also maximized the sunny weather.
Singh anticipates that by next March, a significant section of the road would be completed. He noted that when the works are completed, the asphalted roadway will be 12.75 meters wide. The stretch will have hard strip for parking, pedestrian walkways, and street lights. There will also be four foot bridges linking the new roadway to the existing one.
The contractor will also have to upgrade the existing roadway. While this is ongoing, traffic will be flowing on the newly constructed two-lane road.
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