Motorists using the Washington Boulevard in St. Andrew this weekend should expect to experience some delays. The delays are likely to occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm tommorrow, Saturday, June 17, 2023 and at the same time on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
The National Works Agency (NWA) will be carrying out repairs to the Minna Wilmot Pedestrian Bridge that sits above Washington Boulevard. The works will impact the flow of traffic along the corridor.
Manager, Communcation and Customer Service at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that steel members as well as the deck of the pedestrain bridge will be replaced over the two days. He says that during the replacement of these steel members, two lanes of Wasington Boulevard will be closed at a time, in order for the safe execution of the works.
Mr. Shaw says that the pedestrian bridge will be closed and is advising persons to cross Washington Boulevard at either the intersection of Ken Hill Drive or Headley Avenue/Denver Crescent. Both intersections are signalised and can allow for safe passage by pedestrians.
Motorists are being advised to exercise caution when using the section of Washington Boulevard, near Waterhouse this weekend. Persons may also use an alternative route and are being urged to obey the posted warning signs and the instructions of flag persons, should they use the road in the vicinity of the Minna Wilmot Bridge this weekend.
