Public Works Ministry cracks down on ECD roadside hazards

The Public Works Ministry has intervened to address safety hazards on the Rupert Craig Highway in the Annandale area, East Coast Demerara (ECD), following reports of sand being dumped on the road and unsafe practices by roadside vendors.

In a social media post, the Ministry confirmed that owners responsible for depositing sand on the roadway have been notified to remove it immediately. The Ministry highlighted that citizens must be cautious of the safety hazards that reckless actions like these may pose to commuters traversing the road.
The Ministry has also engaged with the owner of the Tommy Jamaican Jerk Food establishment at Enterprise, ECD, regarding unsafe practices observed on the site. Illegal revetment works initiated by the business to expand operations were halted by officials to prevent any further hazards.
Additionally, the Ministry is urging owners of stalls operating in these areas to remove them voluntarily before it intervenes, emphasising that vending on Government reserves alongside major road arteries, such as the East Coast Road, is considered a significant safety risk and is prohibited.