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New speed limits for trucks traversing East Coast – Jagdeo
Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana will be implementing new speed limits for trucks traversing the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday.
The Vice President told reporters at his weekly press briefing that the new speed limits which will be lower will be applicable to trucks contracted to provide services for several projects along the East Coast.
Jagdeo said that during several meetings held in communities along the East Coast, there have been requests for speed humps by the residents because of the manner in which the truck drivers use the roads.
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
“So, there are some access ways like in Lusignan, LBI, in Enterprise that most of these trucks use. There are other communities too on along the East Coast. Now the people are up in arms because of the way the trucks operate,” he said.
The Vice President said that measures that will be taken because the problem is not unique to the East Coast.
He said while the residents understand the need for development, they are uncomfortable with the way the drivers are going about their business. He disclosed that on Wednesday a meeting was held with contractors working on the various projects. The Minister of Housing, Collin Croal and Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh were also part of the meeting.
“…we made it clear to the contractors, that we’d hold them responsible for the way the trucks operate in these communities. So, I want the people on the East Coast to know that the instructions are quite clear. That when these trucks… we’re going to now put speed limits… low speed limits through the villages. Which the police they’re going to mount these almost immediately, these signs up,” Jagdeo said.
In contrast, in the backlands where persons do not reside, the speed limits will increase because the areas are uninhabited. Additionally, Jagdeo made it clear that trucks are mandated to have their tailgate closed at all times.
“They’re required to cover the trucks so that the dust doesn’t affect people and where necessary, they’re required to keep the road damp. That is to soak the road, it’s all part of their contracts. So, the police will now enforce these provisions, but we’re not going to hold the truck drivers responsible, but ultimately it would affect the contractors,” Jagdeo explained.
He added that the measures will be implemented on the East Bank and other areas where there is ongoing construction works.
“We can’t stop the development work but at least we can bring… alleviate some of the concerns of the residents when in the construction phase. Some of the communities also ask for speed humps, especially where their roads are next to schools. I’ve also directed the Ministry of Public Works to look into this,” he added.
The communities in need of these speed humps are advised to directly contact the Ministry of Public Works to have them installed.
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