By Delicia Janneire
Roadworks are being undertaken along the East Bank Corridor near the Providence Stadium in preparation for Guyana’s hosting of the Cricket World Cup.
The Ministry of Public Works is spearheading these efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow and adequate access for the event.
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, highlighted that the thoroughfare will be heavily utilized during the World Cup and that Guyana has legal obligations to provide appropriate access.
The work has started in the Bagotstown area and is progressing well.
Edghill provided details on the specific areas where the work is being conducted. The Eccles dumpsite road in Bagotstown is being expanded to four lanes.
Similar expansions are occurring at Providence, also known as Red Road.
Additionally, upgrades are being made in Greenfield, and maintenance work is ongoing on Mocha road.
Minister Edghill stressed the importance of road clearing in preparation for the games, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and minimize disruptions to daily life during the event.
He expressed optimism that most of the work would be completed in time for the matches, promising improved access and smoother traffic flow even if some projects are not entirely finished.
Guyana will host group stage matches from June 2 to 8 and the semi-final on June 26 at the National Stadium Providence, East Bank of Demerara.