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$4.2B in contracts awarded for widening of Heroes’ Highway
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Housing – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will expend approximately $4.2 billion on widening the Heroes Highway, adding new lanes from Haags Bosch to Massy Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Kaieteur News had reported that the project which is divided into five lots, went out to tender and in October six contractors submitted bids to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB).
Section of the Heroes Highway on the East Bank of Demerara.
The tender process has since been completed and the contractors awarded the project are as follow: Ivor Allen – Lot1 for $650,499,465; Guyamerica Construction Inc. – Lot2 for $639,695,805; AIKA General Construction – Lot3 for $801,327,744; BK International Inc. – Lot4 for $1,025,838,791; and S.Jagmohan Construction –Lot5 for $1,170,452,850.
This publication understands that the project will see the lanes from Haags Bosch to Massy Road on the Heroes Highway be widen from four lanes to six lanes.
The ministry in a traffic advisory on Wednesday, announced that works have commenced on the road-widening project along the eastern and western carriageways of Heroes’ Highway.
“At this time, no changes to the existing traffic arrangements are in effect. However, pedestrians and motorists are strongly urged to: Exercise caution when traversing the construction zone. Observe and obey all posted directional and safety signs. Follow the instructions of the Guyana Police Force, and other traffic controllers on site. Remain within the delineated/marked routes to ensure safe passage,” the ministry stated.
Further, the ministry is advising the public that minor traffic delays may occur to facilitate the safe and controlled movement of vehicles during ongoing works.
“The ministry regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their cooperation and understanding as we work to improve the national road network,” the agency expressed.
The Heroes Highway, which links Mandela Avenue to Eccles and the new Demerara River crossing, is fast becoming one of the country’s most expensive infrastructure arteries with this new multi-billion-dollar investment adding to the growing price tag of Guyana’s concrete transformation.
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