Safety on the Linden Highway is needed

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Safety on the Linden Highway is needed

Nov 28, 2025 Letters

Dear Editor,

I respectfully write to bring to your attention an urgent safety concern currently affecting motorist along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway, particularly in the vicinity of Long Creek, where the contractor Namalco is undertaking road construction works. It has been observed that a number of high-intensity construction lights have been positioned in a manner that creates significant visual impairment for road users during nighttime travel. The glare produced by these lights severely reduces drivers’ visibility and situational awareness, thereby elevating the risk of collisions and other potentially catastrophic incidents. This situation represents a clear and present danger that warrants immediate corrective action to prevent loss of life, limb, and property.

Furthermore, I respectfully request that all contractors operating along this critical roadway be required to install and maintain adequate and clearly visible signage to alert motorists to ongoing works, altered traffic patterns, and evolving road conditions. Given the extensive upgrades currently in progress, it is essential that road users receive timely and accurate information to navigate these areas safely.

Additionally, I wish to highlight the pressing need for enhanced police presence along the highway, particularly during the early morning hours when there is heavy vehicular movement especially by large trucks is most prevalent. Numerous reports and firsthand observations indicate that some drivers engage in reckless and negligent behavior during these periods, further compounding the risks faced by other road users. Strengthened law enforcement visibility and targeted interventions would play a crucial role in promoting responsible driving practices and deterring dangerous conduct.

The Linden–Soesdyke Highway has been the site of far too many tragic incidents over the years. As the government continues to undertake these much needed and essential upgrades to this vital transportation artery and elsewhere, it is imperative that safety measures be intensified to ensure that motorists remain protected throughout the construction period. Proactive action at this time will not only safeguard lives but also reinforce public confidence in the ongoing development works.

I therefore appeal for the urgent attention and coordinated response of the relevant authorities to address these issues without delay.

Yours respectfully,
Jermaine Figueira
former Member of Parliament

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One thought on “Safety on the Linden Highway is needed”

habeeb November 28, 2025 at 12:19 am

Drivers on Guyana’s roads need to practice safe driving habits, day and
night. by the newer models vehicles equipped with DRL (DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS), cease using HIGH BEAM in two-way lanes, altering the headlights
by changing the bulbs to colored.
The use of Low Beam lights after sunset is a MUST by all. As weather pattern
change (fog, dew, rain) driving pattern must be adjusted, like SPEEDING,
OVERTAKING ETC.

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