We are fatigued by the traffic congestion, deplorable roadways on EBD

Dec 31, 2021 Letters

Dear Editor,

Kaieteur News – Commuting on the East Bank of Demerara is quite a challenge and in spite of all the promises to ease the traffic congestion, there seems to be no end in sight.
I am encouraged by efforts being made to increase the road network but the process is taking much too long and some of the problems are created not only by road congestions but by those in authority who can make a difference but seem not to care.
Take for instance the Haags Bosch Landfill road, this thoroughfare is in a deplorable state and every day, it is getting worse. This road is used by residents and businesses in Herstelling, Providence, Perseverance, Eccles industrial area including the landfill and also serves as a detour when there is traffic congestion on the East Bank Public Road including the recently opened Diamond the Eccles access yet the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has left it to deteriorate.
The increasing number of heavy-duty vehicles transporting paraphernalia for the oil sector and other commercial activities is causing these roads to depreciate faster.
I am appealing to President Irfaan Ali and the Minister of Public Infrastructure Juan Edghill on behalf of residents and commuters to kindly intervene since we are encouraging investors to Guyana many of whom live in gated communities in these areas as well as new residents who are now occupying the East Bank Schemes at a fast rate.
In addition, just over four months ago, road rehabilitation work was started in Herstelling, Providence and other communities which brought temporary relief to residents since the roads were graded, rolled and a layer of stone place on the roads. However, the rainy season is here and these roads have returned to their usual craters that we as residents are now resigned to.
With schools reopening on Monday, can we expect emergency work on the Haags Bosch thoroughfare at least to bring some relief to commuters. We are fatigued by the traffic congestions and the deplorable roadways, which we have to face on a daily basis urgent help is needed.
Yours sincerely,
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