Update: East End Road To Close From December 19

Friday, 19 December 2014 - 3:00pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Blackburn Highway from Parham Town to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic on evenings beginning Friday, December 19 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.  Works are expected to be completed on Monday, December 22.

The purpose of the closure is to pave and rehabilitate the road in that area.

The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Main Street To Close On Saturday, December 20

Friday, 19 December 2014 - 11:00am

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that Main Street, from the turn-off on Caldwell Street to the junction in front of Smith Gore will be closed on Saturday, December 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon to vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this closure is to trim and remove the trees in that area.  Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to use alternative routes. 

The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time. 

East End Road To Be Completed By The Holidays

Thursday, 18 December 2014 - 4:00pm

Works on the Blackburn Highway in East End are swiftly moving forward with road paving works.  Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark Vanterpool said, “The workers at the Public Works Department are working diligently to complete the road from the bridge to the Parham Town junction.  I am pleased to see the new asphalt plant doing the job it is supposed to in record time and I look forward to this road being completed very soon.”  Minister Vanterpool continued, “This will be an excellent gift for the East End people and I really would like to

East End Road To Close In The Evenings Until December 15

Saturday, 13 December 2014 - 10:15am

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Blackburn Highway from Parham Town to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic nightly from Saturday, December 13 to Monday, December 15 between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

De Castro Street Closed To Facilitate Christmas Street Fair

Friday, 5 December 2014 - 3:15pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is notifying the public that De Castro Street will be reopened on Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m.

The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate the 16th Annual Celebration of Christmas on Main Street.  Motorists are asked to use alternate routes during this time.

The ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Blackburn Highway East End To Be Partially Closed From December 6

Thursday, 4 December 2014 - 4:30pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Blackburn Highway in East End from the Methodist Church at Chapel Hill to the Beef Island Bridge will be partially closed from Saturday, December 6 to vehicular traffic.  One lane will be opened to allow for traffic.

The purpose of this closure is to facilitate the rehabilitation of the road in that area.  Motorists should exercise extreme caution when traversing the area and are also encouraged to seek alternative routes.  Motorists should expect heavy traffic delays in the area. 

Public Works Department Heavy Equipment To Be On Public Display

Thursday, 4 December 2014 - 4:30pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the new heavy equipment purchased for the Public Works Department will be on display for the public to view at the Festival Grounds on Friday, December 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There will be experts on site who will explain the functions and benefits of the equipment.  The equipment on display will include an Asphalt Distributor Trailer, an Asphalt Paver, a ten ton Roller, a Cold Milling Machine and two Skid Steer Loaders.

All are encouraged to come out and view the display.

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