Road works set for downtown Kingston, expect traffic changes

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists that drainage improvement works planned for sections of downtown Kingston during the upcoming weeks will result in restrictions in traffic movement, along a section of Spanish Town Road and North Parade.

The agency says it will be replacing a defective drain cover in the vicinity of the Denham Town Police Station as well as reconstructing a storm water drain and sidewalks at the North Parade Bus Bay.

Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says the works means there will be changes in how motorists traverse both areas.

Shaw explains that the eastbound lane along Spanish Town Road which takes motorists toward downtown Kingston will be reduced to single lane traffic between Industrial Terrace and North Street as March 9.

He explains that the restrictions are being effected overnight as the existing steel plates have disintegrated significantly over the past few days and have become unsafe for passing vehicles.

The planned works, which are expected to last for 10 days, are to be carried out in two phases.

The works to be carried out at the North Parade bus bay involve the demolition and reconstruction of three meters of storm water drain and the recasting of a section of the side walk in the area.

Shaw says the work area will be cordoned off Sunday night to ensure that the area is clear for work to begin Monday morning at 10 o’clock.

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