Work is to begin tomorrow (Thursday, July 18) to improve the movement of traffic along a section of the Mandela Highway in St. Andrew. The National Works Agency (NWA) is to undertake roadworks to reduce traffic delays motorists have been experiencing when attempting to enter Portmore via the Old Ackee Village road during peak hour.
Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says the works involve the extension of the exclusive left turning lane from the Mandela Highway onto the old Ackee Village Road. The lane will be extended towards the East-West Highway overpass bridge. An additional driving lane will also be created along a section of the Old Ackee Village after clearing the Rio Cobre Bridge up to the Lakes Pen Road intersection.
The works, which will be implemented over the next week, will affect the movement of traffic along sections of the Mandela Highway and the old Ackee Village Road. Motorists are being reminded to obey the posted warning and directional signs as well as the instructions of flag persons and the police.
