Work commences on US$78M Good Success-to-Timehri road

– widening of bridges put on pause to facilitate easy traffic flow

The construction of the US$75.8 million Good Success to Timehri Road Project has commenced and according to Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, the work is progressing swiftly and smoothly. The project is expected to be completed in three years.
When contacted on Friday, Edghill, though he was unable to provide an exact percentage of the progress on the road, revealed that things are progressing smoothly.
“As of now, I currently don’t have an exact percentage of the works that are being done, but works are ongoing.” In July, it was announced that there would be the widening of some 58 bridges and 38 culverts within the area.
However, he revealed that this is not a focus right now, as it could disrupt production. This particular exercise will play a crucial role in verifying the bridges’ structural integrity and capacity to bear various loads, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cargo.

“We are not doing the 58 bridges now. There is a methodology in which the works have to progress. We have to move utilities… when you break a bridge, people can’t pass, so the work is progressing right now.”
To manage the flow of traffic during the construction period, a comprehensive traffic management plan has been developed. Construction will begin in Section B, where there is sufficient space to accommodate ongoing work without severe traffic disruption.

Focusing on how the nearby surroundings will be affected by the ongoing work, he revealed that the LRP has already been done, which will have the necessary signboards, caravan stalls, and everything in alignment.
“We have already had the LRP, who had signboards, caravan stalls, everything in the alignment. All of that has been completed, and right now you will see there is an advertisement.”
In September it was announced that Infrastructure works on the US$75.8 million East Bank Demerara (EBD) Road improvement project, spanning from Good Success to Timehri is scheduled to commence in mid-October.
Works were slated to commence on August 1 but the Guyana Times understands that it was delayed because the contractor, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), did not complete the design for the project on time.
Nevertheless, CRBC has since submitted the design and it is being finalised by the Public Works Ministry and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The contractor has lost approximately seven weeks of work time, however, has committed to deliver by the stipulated deadline of 36 months.