Latest update December 23rd, 2024 2:40 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

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.

 

 

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Renuka, Mandhana consign West Indies to record loss

Dec 23, 2024

(Cricinfo) – After a T20I series that went to the decider, the first of three ODIs between India and West Indies was a thoroughly one-sided fare. The hosts dominated from start to finish...
Read More
GBA confirms additional bouts

GBA confirms additional bouts

Dec 23, 2024

Opinion: Barbados Cricket Faces Crossroads

Opinion: Barbados Cricket Faces Crossroads

Dec 23, 2024

KMTC Boxing Day Horse race meet turning out to be signature year-end event

KMTC Boxing Day Horse race meet turning out to be...

Dec 23, 2024

Candy Boss Invitational 8-A-Side Football Tournament kicks off Boxing Night

Candy Boss Invitational 8-A-Side Football...

Dec 23, 2024

Chase Academy squares off with St Benedict’s College ahead of today’s final

Chase Academy squares off with St Benedict’s...

Dec 22, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]