{"id":20246,"date":"2024-06-06T17:08:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T17:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=20246"},"modified":"2024-06-06T17:09:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T17:09:01","slug":"ministry-urges-caution-as-repairs-begin-on-linden-lethem-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/ministry-urges-caution-as-repairs-begin-on-linden-lethem-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Urges Caution as Repairs Begin on Linden-Lethem Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>By Delicia Janneire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Public Works has issued a cautionary advisory to all truck and heavy-duty equipment operators traversing the Linden to Lethem corridor, urging vigilance amidst ongoing repair efforts due to damages caused by recent intense rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a significant section collapse at the Kurupukari crossing, measuring approximately 20 feet in width and 6 feet in depth, emergency response teams from the Ministry have been mobilized to address the critical situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The swift flow of water at the site has necessitated immediate action to prevent further deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers, especially those handling heavy-duty machinery and trucks, are implored to exercise caution along various sections of the trail, which have also been impacted by the recent heavy rainfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, the Pirara bridge has experienced a substantial rise in water levels, leading to the inundation of the approach road and bridge itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commuters are advised to approach these areas with extreme caution, particularly when attempting to cross the bypass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the Guyana Police Force has alerted citizens to potential traffic delays along the trail and advises planning accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of the rainfall extend beyond the Kurupukari area, with reports of flooding in the north Rupununi region, particularly affecting the Surama village roadway at Sabba Strick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, in the South Pakaraimas, the Yurora Bridge in Karasabai village is impassable due to approximately five feet of water depth, rendering it inaccessible to vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Tigerpond access road bridge in Karasabai and five houses in Karasabai Village have been submerged, further exacerbating the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaborative efforts involving the Ministries of Public Works and Agriculture, along with other state agencies, are actively monitoring the rainfall&#8217;s effects on various areas, undertaking repair works, and providing relief as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Ministry initiates repair efforts along the Linden-Lethem trail and addresses other affected regions, vigilance and caution remain paramount for all commuters and residents alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Delicia Janneire The Ministry of Public Works has issued a cautionary advisory to all truck and heavy-duty equipment operators traversing the Linden to Lethem corridor, urging vigilance amidst ongoing&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":20247,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20246"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20248,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20246\/revisions\/20248"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}