The Government has put forward several excuses for the non-completion of the Cemetery Road, including Minister of Public Workers Juan Edghill blaming it on “jumbie.” Last week the minister, speaking in the National Assembly, said The deadline for the $475 million Cemetery Road project has been extended, and the anticipated completion date is now set for March 31, 2024.
“Based upon the most recent evaluation, we should get this project completed by March 31st, 2024,” he stated.
The multi-million project will see the two-lane carriageway being extended into four lanes. When completed, it is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion.
The project was awarded to Avinash Construction and Metal Works Company and was initially expected to be completed in July 2023.
The project suffered significant delays due to heavy rainfall and incompetence resulting in the prolonged execution of the project.
Apart from the expansion of Cemetery Road, the overall project includes the enhancement of Independence Boulevard which was completed. That road was extended into three lanes and a recreational promenade was erected.
