Spurling Hill Work To Commence In August
The City of Hamilton is advising the public of upcoming traffic disruptions at the Spurling Hill junction due to scheduled infrastructure works.
A spokesperson said, “The City will be making significant traffic light upgrades at that location which will involve extensive channeling for electrical conduit, the reconfiguration of sidewalks and the installation of a new pedestrian crossing.
“Works are scheduled to commence on the weekend of Saturday, August 10th and will continue for approximately six to seven weeks. During that time, appropriate road signage will be in place and a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan will be implemented to manage traffic flow in and out of the City and minimize disruption to motorists. Details of that plan, along with further project updates, will be shared on the City’s website.
“The Cavendish Car Park will remain operational throughout the works and area businesses will remain open throughout. However, the City is advising commuters to avoid the junction if possible during peak hours. The City has already made area tenants aware of the works, inclusive of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service.”
“We recognize that Spurling Hill is a major thoroughfare in and out of the City,” explained City Engineer Patrick Cooper. “However, this traffic light upgrade is essential for the City as many replacement parts for the current system are now out of production. The City takes pride in its continuous efforts to provide quality services and reliable infrastructure. Part of our duty of care involves the assessment and upgrade of our major infrastructure every few years, as appropriate, in order to uphold the City’s legacy of responsible stewardship over our assets.”
The spokesperson said, “This project, which was scheduled to start in May, was pushed back due, in part, to acquirement of project materials.”
Project Manager Doanld Dawkins said, “When dealing with a project of this scope, some degree of ‘project drift’ can be expected. It made sense to delay the project by a few months to a time when traffic is significantly lower and road congestion minimized.”
The spokesperson said, “The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused to motorists as we seek to upgrade and improve our infrastructure.”
Why doesnt COH mandate the removal of the green wheelie bins which now litter our city streets and cause an obsticle to pedestrians? You say you take pride in your inforstructure? Good place to start by making owners accountable. Grow some teeth COH, this looks terrible to residents and guests alike.