The Public Infrastructure Ministry continues to erect street lights along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) in an effort to make the roadways much safer for both drivers and pedestrians.
The Ministry commenced the installation of lamp poles from Charity to Supenaam about a week ago.
Workers installing street lights at Spring Garden, Essequibo Coast
While the feasibility study for massive rehabilitation along the Essequibo Coast has commenced, the installation of street lights is as important.
One driver who plies the Charity-Supenaam route, Rohit Singh related that the street light project would put drivers and other road users at ease, but more importantly, it would enable drivers to ply their trade into the night.
“Many drivers are reluctant to work at night because of the incomplete installation of street lights along the coast … now that their work will be complete it will motivate many hire car drivers to carry passengers home safer with less accidents due to poor visibility,” Singh explained.
The poles will hold energy-efficient street lights that will enhance visibility at night.
The call for adequate lighting in Region Two has been continuous, particularly from villagers, drivers and passengers who traverse the route on a daily basis.
The lack of street lights along the roadways has been a major factor in many fatal accidents and crimes at night.
