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Repairs to Puruni Road to start in coming weeks- MPI
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) has disclosed that a contract has been signed for the rehabilitation of the key mining road.
Works are expected to start in the coming weeks.
According to the MPI notice to miners, passengers and residents of Puruni and neighbouring communities. A contract has been signed for the rehabilitation and construction of the Itabali to Puruni Road and actual works shall commence within the upcoming weeks.
“While the responsibility for this road falls specifically under the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has recognized the urgency of repair and assures that all efforts are being made by the Ministry to advance the efforts of the GGMC to have this road rehabilitated.”
The conditions on the Puruni road
The Ministry reiterated “its commitment” in lending its assistance to working with the GGMC in having this route addressed as a matter of priority.
“The Ministry further expresses its apologies for the constant delays and the difficulties experienced by the communities. The Ministry reiterates its commitment to the mining community and residents that it will continue to work with the GGMC to resolve the situation and to provide updates as the work progress.”
In recent weeks, miners and residents have been complaining bitterly of the road conditions. The complaints have been an annual feature now in the rainy season.
Authorities, on the other hand, have complained that truckers and others have not been helping the situation much by overweight vehicles.
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