Ministry Advances Road Paving Efforts
“Resurfacing the entire island is a monumental task that requires considerable investment. We are dedicated to making steady progress,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. “Our goal is to improve Bermuda’s roads for the safety and convenience of all who use them,” he stated.
Minister Burch continued: “Paving roads is a partnership between the Ministry and those public service providers who trench roads with a view to laying their cables underground. Our schedule is based on their schedule, and we are working with these companies to accelerate their work where possible so that we can do our part.”
A Government spokesperson said, “Currently, crews are focusing on the westbound lane of Middle Road, stretching from Verdmont Road to Flatts Hill on North Shore Road.
“Weather permitting, this phase is projected to reach completion by 25 October 2024. Once finished, the team will shift attention to the eastbound lane. This next phase will commence following Link Bermuda’s installation of its communication lines, with a target completion date of 15 November.”
“Middle Road in Warwick between PHC and Heron Bay is in desperate need of paving and has been prioritised by the Ministry; however, BELCO has some critical work to do in this area, and we want that work completed so that we can pave once and properly restore the area for the road using public as soon as possible,” added the Minister.
Minister Burch highlighted the importance of these projects, stating, “We understand the frustrations that come with roadworks, but these improvements are essential for the long-term benefit of our island. We appreciate the public’s patience as we undertake these necessary upgrades.”
The spokesperson said, “In addition to the ongoing work on Middle Road, the Ministry has successfully completed several key projects over the past year:
- 1. South Road Resurfacing: Both lanes from The Reefs Hotel to Fairmont Southampton, including the area near Henry VIII restaurant, have been fully paved, providing a smoother and safer driving experience.
- 2. Collector’s Hill Junction Improvements: Upgrades at the South Road junction in Smith’s Parish included paving and enhancements to the bus layby and sidewalk areas, improving vehicle and pedestrian access.
- 3. Harrington Sound Road Paving: This route has been resurfaced, addressing previous concerns about road quality and safety.
“The Ministry urges motorists to exercise caution and adhere to signage when travelling through construction zones.
“In addition to the ongoing projects, the Ministry will also pave and improve private roads across the Island for $1 million thanks to the additional funds allocated under the Mid-Year Budget Review.”
But … all of those places are east of White Hill.
Not exactly , south southeast !! Lol lol
It is disgusting that this Government has allowed the roads to reach such a deplorable condition. They are only now acting because of an impending election. Too little to late ………………
It’s always too late for the oba and it’s clowns.
Look at your response to a very factual and legitimate comment. Now who is the clown, you sheep?
Now do the OBA a favor and go beg Marc Bean and his FDM party for a few black sheep faces since the current opposition is a bunch of spineless surrogates.
And your govt is still failing BDA. But you don’t care as you love the PLP more than your own country. Now take you sheepish self and go munch on all the overgrown bushes that your beloved PLP has allowed to flourish.
Dunno, lots of smooth talk there.
When will the road between warwick sec and pricerite be paved? Been so manu years in same condition
“This next phase will commence following Link Bermuda’s installation of its communication lines, with a target completion date of 15 November.”
“BELCO has some critical work to do in this area, and we want that work completed so that we can pave once and properly restore the area for the road using public as soon as possible,” added the Minister.”
I thought you had to wait 2yrs after trenching so it can settle?
“I thought you had to wait 2yrs after trenching so it can settle?”
The Government Spokesperson said “target completion date of 15 November”. No year for completion was indicated.
There is still a part of south shore road that needs to be re paved just west of the reefs hotel.
The owners of property are not sure at “Gibbs Hill Road” if they were are or have been subject to a land grab in Southampton Parish of a paved road owned by the origional developers of” Gibbs Hill Estate ” a registered subdivision with full an unrestricted right of way to each individual owner of of each lot with no exceptions in deed form given to those property owners only has been or may have been transferred/ forfeited to the Bermuda Government’s ownership .
It coiuuld be said that the residents also have lost is a degree of privacy and tranquility as the road has become race track .
We are not the occupants of a zoo.
This action we beleive was done with no prior notice given, leading us wonder or assume how many other private and secondary roads driveways or lanes have be subject to the same procurement .
From the inception of B.H.C during the UBP/ OBA days can take and re zone Land and buildings as in the re designated home improvement area being property at North East portion of the City.
Could it be, if people could not readily produce title deeds, say being tied up in long standing estate litigation say at the death of relatives having passed away over several years in testate could forfeit the property.
There is an element of doubt if the once Beautiful Bermuda is really suffering from a housing shortage , more like a suitable construction sights availability and shortage in already an over built island.
We can envision economic hard ship with not much hope for many years to come.
Has Bermuda reached its economic limit of survival ?
There is an Elephant in the room !