Good Success-to-Timehri Road Project: Supply to Soesdyke corridor to remain 2-lane road – Edghill

…cites rights of property owners, existing utility infrastructure for decision

Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday announced that the stretch of road from Supply to Soesdyke along the East Bank Demerara (EBD) corridor would remain a two-lane highway, in order to balance development with the rights of property owners and to address the constraints posed by telecommunications and utility infrastructure in existence there.
During a public consultation held at the Supply Primary School, EBD to address the Good Success to Timehri Road Project, Minister Edghill disclosed, “We would like to put in four lanes all the way through, but the reality is (that) people’s property must be respected.”
Emphasising that public safety is a paramount consideration in Government’s road and transport infrastructure projects, the Minister disclosed that the upgraded road would have two lanes open for traffic at all times, and there would be additional provisions for bus stops, parking, and sidewalks, especially to safeguard schoolchildren.

The Supply-to-Soesdyke section of this road is part of a broader development initiative for the East Bank Demerara corridor, extending from Diamond to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Describing this route as vital for the country’s infrastructural growth because it serves passenger vehicles and connects the hinterland regions, Edghill has said it also facilitates sectors such as gold, forestry, and agriculture.
Besides improvements ongoing along this corridor, Government is constructing an alternative route to connect Georgetown to the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, in order to ease congestion during and after construction.
The US$75.8 million East Bank Demerara Road Improvement Project is being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is being executed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), and is being supervised by an American company.

“So, this is a project that is sorted to engage some of the best minds, to ensure that it is delivered on time, within cost, and ensuring that Guyanese get value for money,” the Minister has added.
The East Bank Improvement Project involves construction of new sidewalks, cycle lanes, thermoplastic road markings, LED lighting, and traffic signs. In addition, more than 58 bridges and culverts would be reconstructed and widened during its execution. To ensure minimal traffic delays, at least one lane of traffic would remain open during the construction phase, and a traffic management plan and real-time updates would be provided through the RESOLV 75 app.
Additionally, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) would be mobilised to maintain order and ensure a steady traffic flow throughout the construction period.
An unpriced bill of quantities would be made available on the Ministry’s website, allowing the public to track the project’s progress and expenditure in an effort to promote transparency and accountability.