by NaAsia Bristol

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill visited several ongoing infrastructure projects along the East Bank corridor, extending to the Linden–Mabura Road Project, to assess progress and address key concerns.

During the visit, Minister Edghill and senior technical staff from the ministry examined the existing road and traffic conditions at the Soesdyke–Linden Highway Junction, where extended periods of sitting traffic had been observed.

The public was reassured that, in keeping with rush-hour schedules, prompt action would be taken to repair the road surface.

The minister’s visit prompted immediate action, as repair works were carried out at the junction that same night between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

Engagements with contractors on the Soesdyke–Linden Highway continued, with Minister Edghill meeting representatives from Namalco International Inc. and GuyAmerica Construction Inc.  

The discussions addressed the progress of the 73-kilometre repaving and reconstruction project, which is now about 50 per cent complete.

The US$161 million project aims to expand the highway and develop it into a modern transport hub.

The minister and team also met with the contractor and supervisory consultant for the New Mackenzie–Wismar Bridge in Linden, Region Ten.

The bridge is on track for April 7, 2026 completion, with the structure expected to be made usable by the end of June once the connecting roads on both the eastern and western sides are completed.

Meanwhile, the Linden–Mabura Road Project, one of the government’s major ongoing initiatives, was also reviewed.

Minister Edghill met with the construction companies working on the project and received an update on its status.

At the time of the visit, 75 per cent of the pavement works and 62 per cent of the overall project had been completed, with an average monthly paving rate of seven kilometres recorded in recent months.