The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists that effective today, Monday, September 27, 2010 a section of Barbican Road in St. Andrew, Located between the entrance to the National Chest Hospital and the Sovereign Complex, will be reduced to single lane usage.
Motorists travelling in the direction of Hope Road will have access to this section of the roadway between 5:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m. It will be closed to all traffic between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The roadway reopens at 3:30 p.m. for motorists travelling from the direction of Hope Road towards Wedcombe Road.
The National Water Commission has been carrying out pipe laying activities at this location and this temporary closure of the roadway is to facilitate completion of reinstatement works which began during the week-end.
The alternative route during the period of closure for motorists travelling from the Wedcombe Road area is Charlemont Avenue, Montery Avenue, Hope Boulevard and then onto Durham Avenue or Durham Avenue, right onto Wilshire Avenue, left onto Paddington Terrace then onto Liguanea Avenue.
Travelling from the direction of Jacks Hill, motorists are advised to use Liguanea Avenue onto Hope Road. The reverse obtains when travelling towards Jacks Hill or Wedcombe Heights.
Motorists who use this corridor should obey posted warning signs and the instruction of flag persons.
