Edghill warns against damage to community roads by heavy-duty equipment, trucks

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has issued a strong warning to truckers and heavy-duty equipment operators, as well as the owners of these vehicles, urging them to immediately cease the use of iron-wheel excavators and overloaded trucks on community roads.

During a site inspection in Nabacalis, ECD, on Tuesday, Minister Edghill expressed serious concern over the ongoing damage to road infrastructure caused by such equipment. He emphasised that these actions result in extensive and costly repairs that burden the Government and taxpayers.
“When people see those things, call the police, report it to the Ministry of Public Works, take out a picture and put it on Facebook. People cannot continue to do things like this,” the Minister asserted.
Operators have also been cautioned to remove their vehicles from public roadways and recreational spaces, particularly within Georgetown. Failure to comply will result in impoundment, the Minister warned.
Minister Edghill further appealed to residents to exercise patience and allow new roads sufficient time to cure before use. He explained that this curing period is critical to ensure the roads set properly and have long-lasting durability.