Mandela Highway to be reduced to Single Lane

Commencing Friday, June 5, 2020, the eastbound corridor (Spanish Town to Kingston) of the Mandela Highway, in the vicinity of the overpass bridge, will be reduced to single lane. The restriction will be in effect for three days beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, with the reopening scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw says that the closure is to facilitate pavement repairs by the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). He says the corridor, which was recently improved as part of a Major Infrastructure Development Programme at a cost of US$64 million is now within the defects liability period. The defects liability period is a twelve month time-frame during which the contractor is obligated to correct defects that may occur in the approved scope of the project. During the period of the restriction, motorists travelling towards Kingston may experience delays as a result of the works. Motorists can use the service road, in the vicinity of Ferry Police Station in order to reduce delays. The NWA is encouraging motorists to exercise caution during the period of closure and to obey the instructions of posted warning signs.