Dear Editor,
The planned road to connect the coast of Guyana with Brazil has the support of the Brazilian government and will result in income for Guyana. Bringing goods from Brazil will most likely be done by heavy duty trucks during both the heavy rains and dry weather conditions throughout the year. When the life cycle costs are compared between a concrete road and an asphalt road, concrete has proven to be the wiser choice due to higher durability and lower maintenance costs. As one of the few key incomes generating infrastructure projects being undertaken, I recommend that the current government pursue a concrete road that is heavy duty / semi-truck friendly.
The route to a predetermined deep-water port should also be outlined and developed separately from the regular traffic system. It will make the dedicated route both safer and less destructive, while also allowing for a focus on providing logistics and supply chain services for those using it.
Regards,
Jamil Changlee
