The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising Truckers, Trailer drivers and other motorists to expect delays, along the main road in the community of Steer Town, St. Ann as preparatory work to construct a new bridge is in progress.
The works that are underway include relocation of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSco.) utility poles and preparation of a detour.
These works form part of Phase 3 of the NWA’S, R.A. Murray Priority Bridge Programme to construct five (5) bridges across the island. Construction of the Steer Town Bridge is scheduled to commence in mid September, 2009 and completed within five months, by February 2010. The project should cost just under US$2.5 million.
The works include demolition of the existing bridge, construction of abutments, launch of bridge structures, installation of the bridge deck and construction of approach roads.
The NWA is advising Truckers, Trailer drivers and other motorists to proceed with caution, obey posted warning signs and the instructions of flag persons.
