Encroachment of Essequibo Coast road shoulders a traffic hazard – drivers

Drivers utilising the Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) public road are calling on authorities to investigate the unnecessary encroaching of construction materials along the road shoulders. This, drivers said, is a major traffic hazard for them. In addition to drivers, some residents have also raised their concerns about this trend.

Startling complaints were made by hire car drivers and cyclists who stated that heaps of sand and construction materials are usually left on roadsides in front of construction sites and burial grounds for extended periods of time.
A drive along the coast revealed that there are piles of sand, cement, and wood improperly placed alongside Anna Regina and La Belle Alliance areas.
Motorists have also complained that it is very dangerous for them because as they ride past sand heaps when the wind is blowing powerfully, sand usually ends up in their eyes, hence it can result in them losing control. Motorists noted that while construction is a sign of progress, there is need for these items to be properly positioned so that they do not cause danger to those traversing the roadways.