Motorists and pedestrians will see some changes to the traffic flow in capital Kingstown when the New Kingstown Port becomes operational later this month.
Minister of Urban Development, Benarva Browne said the existing traffic flow to and from Port Kingstown will be revised to optimize the movement between the projected volumes.
Minister Browne said minor road improvements will be undertaken to facilitate easier access to and from the port.
"Within the scope of the work the contractor will undertake minor road improvements at the following junctions: Melville Street and Bay Street, McCoy Street and Bay Street, Higginson Street and Bay Street, Higginson Street and Grenville Street. The works would include service pavement repairs, manhole upgrades, drainage repairs. No corner widening works are expected to be executed under the Port Construction Contract as current turning radii have been deemed adequate. However, to facilitate large truck movements roadside parking along certain streets must be discontinued Madame Speaker. These streets include McCoy Street, Melville ad Higginson."
The Urban Development Minister said a traffic volume assessment study was commissioned when the port project began.
"This study projected traffic patterns following the completion of the port, the anticipated traffic increase over the next thirty years. Findings are currently under review and the implementation of the recommendations measures will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Police and other relevant stakeholders. The Government is committed to ensuring that the traffic to and from the new facility is properly managed as to minimize disruption and to maintain safe and efficient movements in Kingstown."
SOURCE: National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC Radio)