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Overhead walkway for Mandela Avenue

Nov 20, 2013 News

 

The final draft design for the Mandela Avenue and Sheriff Street expansion is complete with features that will alter Georgetown’s transport infrastructure.
The entire thoroughfare would not be transformed into four-lane due to existing buildings along Sheriff Street. The design includes an overhead walkway situated on Mandela Avenue between East Ruimveldt and North Ruimveldt Secondary Schools.
According to an official, Sheriff Street’s existing two-lane carriageway would be upgraded with added amenities such as pedestrian walkways and parking. However, there would be a section of the roadway that would have four lanes.
The official suggested that one of the problematic areas during the construction phase may be between Duncan and David Streets because of the large buildings in that area. The design takes into consideration such scenarios, he added.
However, observers wonder if there would be enough space for the four-lane construction with sidewalks, parking and still a safe distance between buildings and the roadway.
The official said there would be no competition for space along Mandela Avenue, though there were earlier indications that persons were squatting along the roadside.
During consultations it was discovered that many persons were in the area before the road was built by Government. This is the case for Sheriff Street.
Funding for this road project is part of the Inter-American Development Bank’s new loan valued at US$66M.

 

 

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