Government Allocates J$100 Million under GO Road Rehab Programme to main road from
Shettlewood to Anchovy main road, with special focus on Montpelier
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated J$100 million under the GO Road
Rehabilitation Programme for works on critical sections of the roadway linking Anchovy, St. James
to Shettlewood, Hanover. Special focus is to be placed on the section of road between Mount Carey
and Montpelier in St. James.
This rehabilitation forms part of a wider programme of works that was planned for the last quarter of
2024, as the government moved to expand targeted road rehabilitation across the island.
The rehabilitation works will address priority areas most affected by deterioration, including
potholes, edge breaks, and sections compromised by surface failure. The planned works are
expected to restore safer and smoother driving conditions for residents, motorists, public passenger
operators, and business operators.
Minister with responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure
Development (MEGID), Robert Nesta Morgan says that the Government has noted that the road
through Montpelier is currently the subject of pipe-laying works. The road is part of the Shettlewood
to Anchovy Pipeline Project, being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
Rehabilitation works are expected to begin in the third week of January, immediately after JSIF
completes pipe-laying activities in the area.
Minister Morgan says that to ensure value for money and avoid rework, the National Works Agency
(NWA) and JSIF will work together to coordinate schedules. Sections of the corridor that have been
compromised due to pipe-laying and related excavation works are to be rehabilitated, so that the
road restoration is completed at the required standard.
Minister Morgan says that the investment reflects the Government’s commitment to delivering
practical improvements through coordinated and targeted rehabilitation.
“This is an important investment in western Jamaica. The corridor is a key link for residents,
transport operators, farmers, and businesses operators travelling between Savanna la mar,
Westmoreland and Montego Bay, St. James. We planned this work from last year, and we are
now delivering it under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme, while ensuring coordination in
Montpelier so any areas affected by pipeline works are properly restored,” he said.
The Minister added that the $1.6 – Billion GO Road Rehabilitation Programme, which started in
December in sections of Kingston and St Andrew, is now being rolled out islandwide, targeting
roads and corridors that require urgent improvements.
Motorists are being advised that intermittent traffic disruption may occur during the
implementation of the works. The public is urged to observe all posted signs and instructions of
flag-persons.
Updates on the Go Road Rehabilitation Programme will be provided as work schedules are
finalised and implementation progresses.
